Volunteer Recognition Award Winners Announced

Published on 21 May 2021

Volunteer Recognition Awards

In a fitting end to National Volunteers Week residents, community groups, and charity organisations gathered to celebrate the 2021 Volunteer Recognition  Awards at the Southern Cross Catholic Vocational College.

This year there were 13 nominations representing 10 local organisations including the BYAG,  Little Helpers on the Run, Inner West Neighbour Aid, Southern Cross Vocational College, Raise Foundation Mentors, Dae Hahn Culture School, BCWS and Inner West Meals On Wheels, Burwood Seniors Group, CASS, and the SES.

All nominees received a certificate while the winners took home a plaque and a $200 gift card.

With more than 5000 residents identifying as being involved in the volunteer movement in the last census Mayor John Faker said it’s important to recognise their contribution to the community at all levels.

“Volunteers are the lifeblood of our community with benefits to the economy, and the health and wellbeing of the volunteers themselves. This year the theme for National Volunteers Week is  Recognise. Reconnect. Reimagine, which is calling on us all to recognise and thank our volunteers for all the work that they do,” Cr Faker said.

“I would like to congratulate all of the nominees and of course the category winners for their sustained contribution to our community.”

2021 Volunteer Recognition  Award Winners

  • Aiza Khurram  - Young Volunteer of the Year
  • Jenny Smith - Adult Volunteer of the Year
  • Winny Chen - Senior Volunteer of the Year
  • CASS Burwood Activity Group - Volunteer Team of the Year

 

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