2025 Volunteer Manager
of the Year Awards
The Volunteer Manager of the Year Awards is an annual celebration for volunteer managers in the ACT and surrounding areas. This event elevates the profile of volunteer management as a profession.
The award is presented to an individual whose leadership and inclusive practices have shaped and strengthened volunteer programs in their organisation and/or community.
The awards are held in recognition of International Volunteer Managers Day, celebrated on 5 November annually.
Award categories –
- Volunteer Manager of the Year – Excellence in Best Practice
- Volunteer Manager of the Year – Excellence in Inclusion
- Volunteer Management Team of the Year
Key dates –
- Nominations open – Monday, 25 August 2025
- Nominations close – Wednesday, 1 October 2025
- Award ceremony – Wednesday, 5 November 2025
2025 Volunteering Awards,
Canberra Region
The Volunteering Awards, Canberra Region is an annual celebration for volunteers in the ACT and surrounds, established in 1991. This premier event makes stories of spirit, kindness, innovation, inclusion, and resilience visible to our whole community.
The awards are held in recognition of International Volunteer Day, celebrated on 5 December annually.
Award categories –
- Volunteer Team of the Year Award
- Volunteer Leadership Award
- Inclusion Award
- First Nations Volunteer of the Year Award
- Young Volunteer of the Year Award
- Senior Volunteer of the Year Award
- Community Support Award
- Canberra’s Choice Award
- Volunteer of the Year Award
Key dates –
- Nominations open – Monday, 25 August 2025
- Nominations close – Monday, 20 October 2025
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Voting period for Canberra’s Choice Award: Thursday, 23 October – 13 November 2025
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Award ceremony – Wednesday, 3 December 2025
