Thank you for celebrating with us, and a very special thank you to every volunteer making a contribution to Western Australia.
Taking place between Monday 19 – Sunday 25 May 2025, National Volunteer Week saw thousands of events and activities take place across the country to celebrate the power of volunteering.
We were thrilled to see organisations from all regions of Western Australia recognise our 1.5 million volunteers. This year’s theme, ‘Connecting Communities’, resonated with communities across the state. We all know that volunteering brings people together, creating lasting relationships that enrich lives and strengthen communities.
As the peak body for volunteering in Western Australia, Volunteering WA is proud to lead celebrations. We were thrilled to host the 2025 WA Volunteer of the Year Awards, to support events and activities, and to see our social media feeds flooded with gratitude for WA’s extraordinary volunteers.
Let’s dive in and see what the week of celebrations entailed across WA.
The week in review
2025 WA Volunteer of the Year Awards
The WA Volunteer of the Year Awards are a favourite on the volunteering calendar. Hosted by Volunteering WA on Thursday 15 May, the event was attended by over 300 people including dignitaries such as His Excellency the Honourable Chris Dawson AC APM, Governor of Western Australia; and Hon Hannah Beazley MLA, Minister for Volunteering.
Congratulations to the 2025 Award Winners:
- WA Excellence in Volunteer Management Award, presented by Aon
May Bowden, St Vincent de Paul Society (Vinnies WA)
WA Inclusive Volunteering Award, presented by the Minderoo Foundation
WA All Abilities Football Association
WA Lifetime Contribution to Volunteering, presented by Advocare
Colin Longworth, Living Proud
WA Young Volunteer of the Year, presented by Stan Perron Charitable Foundation
Bree Del Borrello, St John WA
Corporate Volunteering Impact Award, presented by Neonlogic
Horizon Power
Community Volunteer Organisation of the Year, supported by Lotterywest
Care For Hedland Environmental Association
RAC WA Volunteer of the Year, presented by RAC
Brian Gallop ASM OStJ, St John WA
