Past Volunteer Award winners

Volunteering positively impacts our community and makes our city a better place to live, work and play. 

The Stonnington Volunteer Awards recognise Volunteers who have made an outstanding contribution in the City of Stonnington.

Award Categories

Mayor's Award

Winner

Gary Johnston, Rotary Club, Malvern

In recognition from Her Worship the Mayor, Cr Jami Klisaris, for outstanding voluntary services to the community in the Community Services category — volunteer activities which support community members and promote inclusion, respect and equity.

Community Service

Winner

Kang-Yi Marinis, Korean Seniors Group  

Recognising volunteer activities which support community members and promote inclusion, respect and equity.

Community Group

Winner

Uniting Op Shop, Prahran

Recognising volunteering that supports community groups to deliver a diverse range of services, programs and opportunities such as neighbourhood houses, social support and children’s services.

Environmental Sustainability 

Winner

Rewilding Stonnington

Recognising volunteer contribution to environmental sustainability and climate health.

Sport

Winner

Joanne Delaney, Blind sports

Recognising the work of individuals in sporting clubs or groups who show commitment to enhancing community health and fitness.

Arts and Culture

Winner

Damir Kalajdzic, Sevdalinka Choir

Recognising volunteers that support the creative sector.

Young Person

Winner

Nathaneal Siow,  Prahran Youth Hub

Commendation

Harriet Syme, Very Special Kids

Recognising volunteers aged under 26 years who make a positive contribution in our community.

To be eligible

• Nominees do not need to live in Stonnington but must have made a substantial contribution to the municipality through their volunteering.
• Community Groups must be a group active within Stonnington with at least four members.
• Nominees for the Young Person award must be aged 25 years or younger at 30 July 2022.
• Nominees cannot be previous winners of a City of Stonnington Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year or Community Group of the Year award.

For more information, view the Stonnington Volunteer Awards Policy(PDF, 612KB) or contact the Grants and Volunteer Capacity Officer at volunteer@stonnington.vic.gov.au