Community Relations Commission Awards for Volunteering 2008 now open

Nominations are now being sought for the CRC 2008 Awards for Volunteering. The closing date is 5.00pm Friday 10 October 2008.

2007 Volunteer of the Year winner Bethany Warth with Minister Barbara Perry at the 2007 awards ceremony

The Annual CRC Awards for Volunteering honour those individuals in NSW whose tireless community service has enhanced the cultural and social wellbeing of their migrant communities. The purpose of these awards is to highlight the cultural diversity of those undertaking voluntary work and to foster a greater understanding of the value of their contributions. NSW recognizes the crucial role that volunteering plays in social cohesion and community building. It is a great asset for the State.

The dedicated voluntary work of many of these individuals educates and promotes various cultures through such diverse mediums as community language schools, events organised by ethno-specific organisations, and the provision of welfare and settlement services.

The CRC invites you to nominate volunteers for recognition under each of the following four (4) award categories:

• Community Service Award
• Volunteer of the Year Award
• Young Volunteer Award (under 25 years of age)
• Lifetime Achievement in Community Service Award

More information on the eligibility criteria, judging and award categories, is available via the menu links on the left.

You can lodge a nomination online here or follow this link to download a printable form in pdf format which can be mailed to the address shown on the form.

If you have any inquiries, please contact the Awards Coordinator, Thida Yang on (02) 8255 6799 or via email at thida.yang@crc.nsw.gov.au