2026 VNQ Annual Volunteer Awards Survey

1.Details about you (the nominator)(Required.)

First Name

Surname

Your organisation - or N/A

Your phone number

Your email address

Your city/region

2.What Award category is this nomination for?(Required.)

Volunteer of the Year Award
Presented in honour of an individual who has made an exemplary voluntary contribution. This award celebrates those who have made a significant impact towards thecommunity’s well-being through their volunteering. Nominees must be over 24 years of age.

Youth Volunteer of the Year Award
Celebrating an individual (aged 14 to 24), who has demonstrated an outstanding voluntary commitment to the community. This award celebrates how the nominee positively impacted the lives of others through volunteering.

Lifetime Contribution to Volunteering Award
Presented in honour of an individual who has made an exemplary life-long contribution to volunteering. This award is proudly presented to the nominee whose long-term dedication to giving, clearly demonstrates betterment of the community.

Excellence in Volunteer Management Award
Celebrating a volunteer manager (paid or non-paid) who has demonstrated best practice and outstanding performance in the management of volunteers and the delivery of volunteering programs. The award recognises the dedicated individuals who deliver successful volunteering programs.

Community Volunteering Program Impact Award
Celebrating and recognising a volunteering program or activity that has made a significant impact on the community. This can be defined as positive, measurable and sustainable, economic, social, cultural and/or environmental impact.

Corporate Volunteering Award
Presented in recognition of a business that has contributed volunteer hours through an employee volunteering program. The program is able to demonstrate the significant positive outcomes brought about in the local community.

Sports Volunteer Award
Celebrates an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to a sporting organisation, club, team or program through their voluntary efforts. This award recognises the impact the volunteer has made to the functioning, culture and success of their sporting environment and beyond.

Neighbour of the Year Volunteer Award
This award honors an individual who has gone above and beyond to strengthen their local neighbourhood through selfless volunteering. Their dedication has made a meaningful impact, fostering connection, support, and positivity within the neighbourhood.

3.I confirm that(Required.)

the information I am about to submit is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

To the best of your knowledge, the nominee is not currently involved in, or has been implicated in, any workplace disputes, criminal activity, or behavior that could bring the award or organisation into disrepute? You confirm that, to your knowledge, the nominee meets the ethical standards expected of an award recipient.

I confirm I have the permission of the person/organisation I am nominating to share their details and personal stories knowing they may be shared as part of the award process.

4.I acknowledge that(Required.)

the nominated person/program/project/organisation is happy to be contacted by Volunteering North Queensland in relation to the VNQ Awards.

should the nominated person/program/project/organisation be selected as a finalist, they will be interviewed and photographs will be taken for promotional and media use. Their image and profile will be published on the Volunteering North Queensland website, social media, newsletters and potentially in the media.

2026 VNQ Annual Volunteer Awards

Thank the volunteers in your life today! Calling for Nominations!