Pays tribute to dedicated and passionate individuals with a sustained and substantial record of commitment to people, a community, group, organisation, or cause in Victoria. Nominees may be long-serving volunteers and reliable hard workers whose significant contribution and enthusiasm for volunteering is an inspiration to others.

This award was open to individuals of all ages, locations and work types.

Celebrates people whose volunteering has made a remarkable difference for people, a community, group, organisation, or cause in Victoria. Nominees may be volunteer innovators and pioneers or dedicated hard workers whose contributions have helped to improve outcomes or supported important changes.

This award was open to individuals of all ages, locations and work types.

Recognises people who have shown exceptional volunteer leadership and influence in support of people, a community, group, organisation, or cause in Victoria.  Nominees are inspiring people who have built effective volunteer networks and partnerships, empowered others, or engaged and strengthened community.

This award was open to individuals of all ages, locations and work types.

Celebrates the enthusiasm, initiative and leadership of young people in volunteering. Nominees are inspiring young people who have made a remarkable impact and contribution through volunteering for people, a community, group, organisation, or cause in Victoria.

This award was open to individuals 25 years and under, across all locations and work types.

Celebrates diversity and inclusion in volunteering programs to enhance support for people, a community, group, or cause in Victoria. Nominees have demonstrated inclusive and accessible volunteering practices that increased volunteer diversity or improved participation for a greater range of community members.

This award was open to not-for-profit organisations of any size, across all sectors and locations.

Pays tribute to the importance of collaboration and partnerships to achieve greater outcomes for people, a community, group, or cause in Victoria. Nominees have made a significant difference through establishing or maintaining effective and enduring partnerships with other organisations, business, or local community.

This award was open to not-for-profit organisations of any size, across all sectors and locations.

Recognises the role of innovation and adaptation to continually improve the volunteer experience or enhance supports for people, a community, group, or cause in Victoria. Nominees may have delivered positive outcomes through a unique volunteering program, or new practices or operating models to improve the work of their organisation.

This award was open to not-for-profit organisations of any size, across all sectors and locations.

Celebrates the commitment, impact, and importance of grassroots organisations in supporting local communities, people, groups, or causes in Victoria. Nominees are small community-led organisations that have provided important local services, led positive change, or supported social and community life.

This award was open to organisations that are entirely volunteer led and operated, with a turnover of less than $50,000 a year.