Volunteer Recognition Awards
Greater Shepparton City Council’s Volunteer Recognition Awards are an opportunity to recognise and thank volunteers who contribute their time and energy for the good of our community. The Volunteer Recognition Awards are held annually during National Volunteer Week.
By establishing these awards, we recognise the efforts of a number of great people who are an important part of our wonderful community.
The 2025 Volunteer Recognition Awards — Monday 19 May 2025.
You can watch the Awards Ceremony recording below.
Watch the 2025 Awards
The Awards were live streamed on our YouTube Channel, and here on our website.
2025 Winners
- The Bella Ainsworth Young Volunteer: Caitlyn Tuohey
- Adult Volunteer: Lauren Wolfe
- Long Serving Volunteer: Clive Wood
- Volunteer Team: Riding for the Disabled Shepparton
Categories
There are four award categories for 2025:
- The Bella Ainsworth Young Volunteer: 12 to 25 years of age.
- Adult Volunteer: 26 years of age and over.
- Volunteer Team: A group of two or more people.
- Long Serving Volunteer: 15 years or more service.
Nominations for the 2026 Volunteer Recognition Awards will open in January 2026.
Past Awards and winners
Past Award recipients can be viewed at the link below.
Watch past livestreams of the Awards
Key definitions
- Volunteer: For the purpose of these awards, a volunteer is someone who gives their time willingly for the common good and without financial gain. (Volunteering Australia definition)
- Nominee: A person who volunteers (according to the definition above) within the Greater Shepparton municipality and is being nominated for a Volunteer Recognition Award.
Submitting your nomination
- Nominations must be submitted through the form provided at the bottom of this page.
Guidelines for Nominators
- It is vital you read the Guidelines for Nominators before you begin your nomination.
- The Guidelines outline eligibility criteria, the assessment process, and information about the celebration of nominees and winners.
The Guidelines for Nominators can be found here:
Nomination Form
The online form below can be completed and submitted to place your nomination.
Nominations have now closed.
If you need assistance:
- Council staff are available to provide support to anyone who may need assistance completing the nomination form, or has any questions about the Volunteer Recognition Awards more generally. Contact us by email at volunteers@shepparton.vic.gov.au or phone (03) 5832 9700.
- Late nominations will not be accepted.