Content components The Boroondara Volunteer Awards recognise individuals and volunteer programs making an outstanding contribution in the Boroondara community.2026 Boroondara Volunteer AwardsDo you know a volunteer or volunteer program making an outstanding contribution in the Boroondara community? Nominate them for our Volunteer of the Year and Volunteer Program Innovation and Inclusion Award.You can also nominate a volunteer for their ongoing contributions over 20+ years through our new Volunteer Years of Service Award.Nominations will run from 9 February 2026 and close on 23 March at 5 pm. Learn more and nominate via the Volunteer Awards page on Your Say Boroondara.Recent award winners2025Volunteer of the YearKevin Purvis, The Compassionate Friends VictoriaSpecial commendationsMurray Wilkinson, Rotary Club of BalwynSuzanne Dunlop, Boroondara Neighbourhood WatchVolunteer Program Innovation AwardKew East Community RecyclingSpecial commendationMurnong First Peoples Gathering Place2024Volunteer of the YearBarry Scott, Boroondara TAC L2P Learner Driver Mentor Program.Special commendationsKelsey Smith, You Matter Peter Cooney, VMCH Balwyn Op ShopMary Biviano, Friends of Greythorn ParkVolunteer Program Innovation AwardBoroondara Hard Rubbish RehomeSpecial commendationBoroondara Stroke Support Group for ‘A loved one has had a stroke’ bookletElectrify Boroondara for the 2023 Electrify Boroondara Expo2023The Volunteer Awards did not take place this year.2022Volunteer of the YearJenny Cash, University of the Third Age (U3A) DeepdeneSpecial commendationsBruce Hannan, Balwyn Evergreen CentreYolande Phillipson, Melbourne Inner East Special OlympicsWarren Clark, Servants Community Housing.Volunteer Program Innovation AwardFriends of South Surrey ParkSpecial commendationBoroondara Document Signing Service2021Volunteer of the YearMargaret Rogers, Camberwell Community CentreMatthew Etty-Leal, Balwyn Historical Society, St Barnabas Balwyn, Vision Radio.COVID-19 Recovery: Local Hero Award Susan Zammit, Office of the Public AdvocateVolunteer Program Impact AwardEmergency Relief Program, Camcare2020Volunteer of the YearAndrew Tynan, Repair Cafe at Trentwood at the HubCOVID-19 Outstanding Local Hero AwardSusan Laird, Servants Community Housing (joint winner)Yvonne Giltinan, Yarra Gospel Choir (joint winner).COVID-19 Outstanding Innovative Program AwardBoroondara Community OutreachMore informationFor more information on the Boroondara Volunteer Awards, email the Boroondara Volunteer Resource Centre at [email protected] or call (03) 9278 4550.
