Volunteer Awards
Nominations are open until Tuesday 6 October 2026. Please nominate someone who has selflessly volunteered their time to support the work of NPA. Nominations can be made by members, a group of members, branch committees or staff.
Nomination From
Award categories
Our annual awards recognise and celebrate the tremendous contribution made by volunteers. Nominations are now being accepted under 6 award categories:
• Activity Leadership Award
• Local Achievement Award
• State-wide Achievement Award
• Best Project Award
• Distinguished Service Award
• Allen and Beryl Strom Award
Eligibility and criteria for awards
Awards may be granted to individual members or a group of members. Non-members may also be considered. A nominee must have:
- performed significant voluntary work aiding the protection or appreciation of nature,
- achieved results through extraordinary effort, commitment, initiative, innovation or creativity,
- provided a fitting role model for others
What to include in your nomination
Your nomination must:
- describe the nominee’s work and achievements
- include relevant dates or other evidence
- explain why the nominee deserves an award
- include one or more photos of the nominee.
If we need more information, we’ll get back to you.
Nominations for the Allen and Beryl Strom Award require more detailed documentation. For example, biographical notes, outstanding qualities, periods of service, major successes, reminiscences or anecdotes.
Award process
Local achievement awards will be determined by the relevant branch committee. All other awards will be determined by the Recruitment and Awards Committee.
Award recipients will receive a certificate, together with any prizes or gift vouchers that may be available. Recipients and persons who made a nomination will be notified by the NPA Secretary or Operations Manager.
Presentation of awards
Awards will be presented in November, details to be announced. Please contact the NPA Office, tel: 02 9299 0000, npansw@npansw.org.au. Local awards may also be presented at functions organised by the relevant branch committee.
Enquiries
For more information contact the NPA Secretary, secretary@npansw.org.au