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Volunteering in the spotlight

By Robbie
May 22, 2019 Share :

Horsham Town Hall shone with enthusiasm and positivity when our region’s incredible volunteers were acknowledged for the amazing work they do during the 2019 Volunteering Recognition Awards on Friday, May 17. 

Masters of Ceremony Volunteering Victoria CEO Scott Miller and Awards Working Group Chair Andrea Cross, along with the various awards sponsors entertained the crowd with the finalists’ stories, all of which only served to cement  just how valuable and appreciated Wimmera Southern Mallee volunteers are; warming the hearts of all present.

Finalists in each category were called onto the stage as the crowd applauded their efforts, with the following people announced as winners:

 

 

 

Wimmera River park run

Overall Leading Volunteer Organisation/Program Award

(sponsored by 1089 3WM, Mixx FM and The Weekly Advertiser)

 

MATES Mentoring Program

People’s Choice Award

(sponsored by Bendigo Bank)

 

Jessica Pilgrim

Young Volunteer Award

(sponsored by Wimmera Southern Mallee LLEN)

 

 

Zack Currie

New Resident Award

(sponsored by Leadership Wimmera)

 

 

 

Jess Pendlebury

Kinship and Foster Carer Award

(sponsored by Department of Health and Human Services)

 

 

 

John Deckert

Lifetime Achievement Award

(sponsored by Morrow Motor Group)

 

 

 

Wimmera River park run

 

Community Health Award

(sponsored by Wimmera Southern Mallee Health Alliance)

 

 

 

 

SPARK Program

Connecting Communities Award

(sponsored by Wimmera Primary Care Partnership)

 

Wimmera Pride Project

Celebrating Diversity Award

(sponsored by Centre for Participation)

 

 

Warracknabeal Urban Fire Brigade

Emergency and Recovery Award

(sponsored by GWMWater)

 

 

Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre

Strong Community Program Award

(sponsored by Wimmera West Grampians Neighbourhood House Network)

 

 

Horsham Urban Landcare

Local Landcare Group Award

(sponsored by Wimmera Catchment Management Authority and Landcare Wimmera)

 

 

John Pye

Individual Landcarer

(sponsored by Wimmera Catchment Management Authority and Landcare Wimmera)

 

 

Mirinda Thorpe

Young Landcare Leader

(sponsored by Wimmera Catchment Management Authority and Landcare Wimmera)

 

Healthy Minds Horsham

Horsham Rural City Council Award

 

Y-Fest Easter Festival

Yarriambiack Shire Award

Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre

Hindmarsh Shire Award

Wimmera Southern Mallee Community Transport Service

West Wimmera Shire Award

 

Of course, while there could only be one winner, all nominees and finalists should feel extremely proud of their contributions.

And, with this week marking National Volunteer Week, Centre for Participation would like to congratulate all volunteers across the region – you’re all amazing and all winners in our eyes; thank you for what you do for our communities.

For more information on volunteering, or to put your hand  up for volunteering opportunities, please call 03 5382 5607.

 

 

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