Who in your life is creating positive change through volunteering?
Volunteers are the backbone of our community, offering their time and skills for the benefit of others, for personal enjoyment, and to foster social and community connections. We are proud to faciliate award categories that are nationally consistent and inclusive, open to volunteers from all industries.
Nominating a volunteer goes beyond acknowledging an individual; it reinforces our collective culture, a culture where each act of giving contributes to the narrative of community support in Tasmania. By nominating a volunteer, you help showcase the significant role their contributions play in shaping the Tasmanian way of life.
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Announcement of Finalists
8 September 2026 Announcement
With 10 days to go until the 11th annual Tasmanian Volunteering Awards Ceremony, we are delighted to be able to announce the finalists in each category!
The calibre of nominations received this year was exceptional, making the judging process both inspiring and incredibly challenging.
While only a select number could be chosen as finalists, we would like to sincerely recognise and celebrate every individual, group and organisation nominated. The contributions to the Tasmanian community is valued and appreciated, and we thank all nominees for the difference they make.
Below are the Finalists in each category!
Award Categories
Lifetime Commitment Award
Honours a dedicated and passionate individual with a sustained and substantial record of volunteer commitment throughout their lifetime to a community, group, organisation, or cause in Tasmania, which has created positive change. This Award is open to people over the age of 18, who have devoted a significant proportion of their life to volunteering.
Congratulations to our finalists:
- Michael Badcock
- Scott Clarke AFSM
- Robyn Hanson
Volunteer Impact Award (individual)
Celebrates an individual whose volunteering has made a remarkable difference for people, a community, group, organisation, or cause in Tasmania over the past year. Nominees will have led or inspired positive change through their volunteering.
Congratulations to our finalists:
- Scott Clarke AFSM
- Georgie Ibbott
- Distinguished Professor Gregory Peterson
Volunteer Impact Award (group or program)
Presented in recognition of a community group or community-led program that have provided important local services, led positive change, or supported significant improvements and benefits in the community over the past year.
Congratulations to our finalists:
- Soroptimist International Launceston
- The Kinsey Scales – Nipaluna’s Queer Choir
- Wyndarra Centre Inc
Inclusive Volunteering Award
Recognises an individual, team or organisation who have demonstrated active commitment to inclusive practices and behaviours by reducing and removing barriers to volunteer participation over the past year. The nominees’ efforts will have created a significant and beneficial social impact in their organisation, in community, or for individuals, through valuing diversity and enhancing inclusion.
Congratulations to our finalists:
- Mia Arnott
- Huzaifa Fakhruddin
- Print Radio Tasmania
Tasmanian Youth Volunteer of the Year
An individual, team or group (aged 12-25) whose volunteering contributions have made a significant positive impact on their community over the past year. Nominees will have demonstrated their dedicated commitment to a cause and applied a considerable amount of energy, effort, thought or skill to their volunteering work.
Congratulations to our finalists:
- Jack Duncan
- Dylan Gangell
- Tyrese Holland
Workplace Volunteering Impact Award
Presented in recognition of a workplace team from for-profit, not-for-profit, or corporate organisations who have created positive impact through workplace volunteering over the past year.
Congratulations to our finalists:
- Francesca Jewellery
- TasNetworks
- The Federal Group
Excellence in Volunteer Leadership and Management Award
Recognises a volunteer manager, coordinator, or leader for their outstanding contribution to the profession over the past year. Nominees will have built effective volunteer networks and partnerships, empowered others, or proactively engaged and strengthened community.
Congratulations to our finalists:
- Arron Brooke – State Emergency Service
- Adnan Habib – Print Radio Tasmania
- Kellie Woolnough – Launceston Volunteers for Community
The Premier’s Volunteer of the Year Award
This is awarded by a separate Award Judging Panel and is selected from all individual winners across the categories of: Tasmanian Youth Volunteer of the Year, Inclusive Volunteering Award, Volunteer Impact Award (individual), Excellence in Volunteer Leadership and Management Award and Lifetime Commitment Award.