Rosterfy is proud to announce its role as the presenting partner of the inaugural NZ Volunteering Awards 2025, a new national initiative by Volunteering New Zealand celebrating outstanding leadership and impact in volunteer engagement.
Launched for the first time this year, the NZ Volunteering Awards aim to recognise and reward excellence in volunteer program delivery and leadership, elevating the profile of volunteer management as a vital profession in Aotearoa.
Award categories for 2025 include:
- Volunteer Programme of the Year
- Emerging Leader of Volunteer Engagement
Winners will be recognised at the Volunteering Leadership Hui in October 2025 and will receive monetary prizes as part of the award.
“At Rosterfy, we believe that strong volunteer leadership is the foundation of thriving communities,” said Bennett Merriman, CEO and Co-Founder of Rosterfy. “We’re honoured to sponsor these awards and help shine a light on the incredible people and programs shaping the future of volunteering in New Zealand.”
The awards closely align with Rosterfy’s mission: to connect communities to events and causes they are passionate about. As the global leader in volunteer management software, Rosterfy supports thousands of organisations to better manage, engage and retain their volunteers.
“Supporting the NZ Volunteering Awards is a natural extension of our commitment to ensuring connected communities,” continued Bennett. “We’re proud to stand alongside Volunteering New Zealand in recognising the individuals and organisations driving meaningful change through volunteering.”
Michelle Kitney, Chief Executive of Volunteering New Zealand, added, “These prestigious awards recognise volunteer leadership at its best, and will help develop volunteer management as a profession. We are excited to be offering these awards for the first time and will build on them in future years.”
In addition to the NZ Volunteering Awards, Rosterfy has been working closely with Volunteering New Zealand to deliver in our Lunch and Learn Kōrero’s which have profiled the likes of David Kirk, Chair of New Zealand Rugby, Gavin Findlay, New Zealand Food Network, Libby McGee, FIFA Women’s World Cup, and many more.
Entries are now open for the NZ Volunteering Awards. To learn more or to submit a nomination, visit the website. Applications close on July 31, 2025.
About Rosterfy
Rosterfy is a leading volunteer and workforce management platform used by nonprofits, governments, and major events globally. It helps organisations streamline operations, improve engagement, and track impact through smart automation and custom workflows.
Volunteering New Zealand
Tūao Aotearoa Volunteering New Zealand is an association of volunteer centres, and national and regional organisations with a commitment to volunteering in Aotearoa New Zealand.