Volunteer Awards 2022

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

Volunteering positively impacts our community and makes our city a better place to live, work and play. Celebrate a special volunteer/s by nominating them for the City of Stonnington Volunteer Awards 2022.

Nominations for the Stonnington Volunteer Awards open on 31 July and close on 31 August.

Submit your nomination

Award Categories

Mayor's Award

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

Recognising volunteer activities which support community members and promote inclusion, respect and equity. Examples may include:

• participation in local groups
• involvement with charity and non-profit organisations
• fundraising
• advocating for change
• being a mentor or positive role model for others.

Young Person

Recognising volunteers aged under 26 years who make a positive contribution in their community. Examples may include:

• participation in local groups
• involvement with charity and non-profit organisations
• fundraising
• advocating for change
• being a mentor or positive role model for others.

Community Group

Recognising the impact of services and opportunities provided by not-for-profit groups for the Stonnington community. Examples may include:

• neighbourhood houses
• charitable sporting clubs
• children’s services.

Sport

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

• development programs
• demonstrating open and inclusive club culture
• initiating innovative activities.

Environmental Sustainability

Recognising commitment to environmental sustainability and climate health. Examples may include:

• initiating a project to reduce energy use
• promoting recycling or protection of local wildlife
• engaging with the community through workshops
• working bees or meetings
• raising awareness about sustainability issues.

Arts and Culture

Recognising volunteers that support the creative sector. Examples may include:

• providing services and expertise to support artistic outcomes across not-for-profit theatre, galleries, films, performances
• developing networks and advocacy for arts and culture groups
• being a mentor or positive role model within the local arts sector
• showing commitment to enhancing diversity and inclusivity across the arts.

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 Volunteer Capacity Officer at volunteer@stonnington.vic.gov.au