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2009 Volunteer Recognition Awards

These annual awards honour our local volunteers, who generously give their time and skill to enrich the lives of so many in our community. There are awards for Individual, Group and Young Volunteer of the Year.

This year the Volunteer Recognition Awards were announced at a ceremony on Thursday 14 May in the Ryde Civic Hall.

Volunteer of the Year – Joseph Chan

Volunteer of the Year
Joseph Chan
 

Joseph's exceptional technical skills and teaching ability has assisted more than 600 students in the past decade to successfully complete the computer courses provided by Chinese Leisure Learning (Christian Community Aid)

Group Volunteer of the Year – Dementia Helpline Volunteers

Group Volunteer of the Year
Dementia Helpline Volunteers

Based at Macquarie Hospital, North Ryde, the Dementia Helpline provides support, advice and information for people with dementia, their carers, their families, service providers and the public.  These volunteers, many of whom have been in service for up to 10 years, provide a link and lifeline between somebody feeling ‘lost and alone’ to feeling informed, empowered and supported.

Young Volunteer of the Year – James Black

Young Volunteer of the Year
James Black
 

James, as an advocate for local young people, has dedicated a great deal of time to creating successful youth projects and events for the Ryde Youth Council, including The Core at Granny Smith and Battle of the Bands.

2009 Nominees

2009 Nominees

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2009 Winners

2009 Winners

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Last Updated: 25 May 2009

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