Recognising volunteers in Stonnington
On Tuesday 16 November we were pleased to announce the winners of our first annual City of Stonnington Volunteer Awards.
These awards celebrate people and community groups whose commitment to volunteering make a difference to our local community, positively impact the lives of others and make our city a better place to live.
We asked our community to nominate volunteers who showed leadership or who act as positive role models for other community members or organisations. We asked for people and groups who made an outstanding contribution, through volunteering, to the Stonnington community throughout 2020 and/or over a number of years and who made a positive impact on the lives of others.
The awards were announced at an online award ceremony and each recipient has also been invited to visit the Council offices for an official presentation of their award.
Congratulations to the following very deserving recipients of this year’s awards:
Environmental Sustainability
Winner: Zac Chu
For outstanding voluntary services to the community in the Environmental Sustainability category – volunteers that are committed to environmental sustainability and climate health.
Young Persons
Winner: Athena Stathoulis
For outstanding voluntary services to the community in the Young Persons category – volunteers aged under 26 years who make a positive contribution in their community.
Sports
Winner: Chandan Kulkarni
Highly commended: Matt Meier
For outstanding voluntary services to the community in the Sports category – individuals in sporting clubs or groups who show commitment to enhancing community health and fitness.
Arts & Culture
Winner: David Woods
Highly commended: John McLennan
Highly commended: Neville Smith
For outstanding voluntary services to the community in the Arts & Culture category – volunteers that support the creative sector.
Community Services
Winner: Rosemary Johnston
Winner Donald Jones
Winner: Elpiniky Papakirikou
For outstanding voluntary services to the community in the Community Services category – volunteer activities which support community members and promote inclusion, respect and equity.
Community Group
Winner: St John Ambulance
Highly commended: Rewilding Stonnington
For outstanding voluntary services to the community in the Community Group category – recognising the impact of services and opportunities provided by not for profit groups for the Stonnington community.
Mayor’s Award
Winner: Krysty Green
In recognition from Her Worship the Mayor, Cr Kate Hely for outstanding voluntary services to the community in the Community Services category – volunteer activities which support community members and promote inclusion, respect and equity.
