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Nominations are now open for the 2007 National Australia Bank (NAB) Volunteer Awards, the Australia-wide program recognising the efforts of not-for-profit groups in providing a positive experience for their volunteers.
In its tenth year, the Awards will see 24 winning groups across two categories share in $215,000, with national winners receiving $20,000 each. NAB's partner in the Awards is Volunteering Australia, the national peak body working to advance volunteering in the community.
Sha Cordingley, CEO of Volunteering Australia, said the Awards recognise best practice volunteering, a key factor in the development and contribution of the not-for-profit sector.
"Australian volunteer groups practice world-leading volunteer management, which is part of the reason that more than 40% of Australians volunteer in their community," Ms Cordingley said.
"The Awards recognise that community groups of all sizes can implement best-practice volunteering and reap the rewards, with separate categories for small and large organisations."
2007 NAB Volunteer Awards Ambassador, Raelene Boyle, said it was important to recognise volunteer groups for their efforts in volunteer management.
"It's important to recognise volunteer groups not simply for making an impact on their community, but also for the way they go about their work. As a volunteer myself, I know that a rewarding experience motivates me to do it again," Ms Boyle said.
2007 marks a decade since the first NAB Volunteer Awards, with over 500 groups receiving $2.6 million as recognition of best practice volunteering since 1997. The 2007 NAB Volunteer Awards have a new simpler format developed according to feedback received from volunteer organisations during the 2006 Awards.
Nominations for the 2007 NAB Volunteer Awards close on Friday 8 June at 5.00pm. More information on the Awards and how to nominate is available at www.nab.com.au/volunteeringor by phoning freecall 1800 807 121.
National Australia Bank (NAB) is also a proud partner of Volunteering Australia for National Volunteer Week 2007 from 14-20 May. The week provides a national focus for organisations to promote the value of volunteering to their communities and to introduce new people to volunteering.
For further information or media interviews please contact:
Rebekah Miles Louise Brennan
Public Affairs, Australia Volunteering Australia
National Australia Bank Tel: (03) 9820 4100
Tel: (03) 8634 0692
Mob: 0400 541 139
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