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NZ Volunteering Awards 2025 presented by Rosterfy

Celebrating Excellence in Volunteer Engagement Across Aotearoa

Nominations open - June 26, 2025

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VOLUNTEER PROGRAMME OF THE YEAR EMERGING LEADER IN VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT

NZ Volunteering Awards 2025

For the first time, Volunteering New Zealand is proud to present the NZ Volunteering Awards 2025 presented by Rosterfy — a national celebration of outstanding impact and leadership in volunteer engagement.

These awards honour programmes and individuals whose dedication strengthens communities, aligns with best practice in volunteer engagement, and brings to life the spirit of manaakitanga and service.

Award Categories

  • Volunteer Programme of the Year
  • Emerging Leader in Volunteer Engagement

Awards Timeline

Nominations Open - June 26, 2025 | 9:00AM NZST

Nominations Close - July 31, 2025 | 5:00PM NZST

Judging Complete - August 29, 2025 | 5:00PM NZST

Awards Presentation - October 9-10, 2025 @ Volunteering New Zealand Conference

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CATEGORY ONE: TEAM

Volunteer Programme of the Year

Celebrating excellence in volunteer programme delivery across New Zealand.

Overview:

This award recognises a volunteer programme that exemplifies meaningful, innovative, and impactful volunteer engagement — aligned to Volunteering New Zealand’s "Feedback & Recognition" Best Practice Guidelines.

Who should be nominated?

Ideal candidates are programmes operating with over 200 volunteers that:

  • Create vibrant, inclusive, and purpose-driven experiences for volunteers
  • Recognise and celebrate volunteer contributions
  • Demonstrate measurable impact in their communities

Assessment Criteria:

  1. Community impact and outcomes
  2. Onboarding and training processes
  3. Volunteer reward and recognition methods
  4. Use of digital tools and continuous improvement practices

Prize Package:
Trophy sponsored by Rosterfy and a $1,000 donation to a cause of your choice

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Rosterfy helps organisations engage, manage and recognise volunteers across Aotearoa.

CATEGORY TWO: INDIVIDUAL

Emerging Leader in Volunteer Engagement

Recognising a rising leader making a difference in volunteer coordination and engagement.

Overview:

This award acknowledges an individual who has recently taken on a leadership role in volunteer engagement and is delivering meaningful results for their organisation and community.

Ideal Nominee:

A passionate, emerging leader who:

  • Has made a notable contribution within the past 12 months

  • Champions inclusive, structured volunteer practices

  • Demonstrates excellence in onboarding, recognition, and volunteer experience

Assessment Criteria:

  1. Alignment to organisational purpose

  2. Volunteer onboarding and training strategy

  3. Volunteer recognition and development

  4. Continuous improvement and volunteer experience enhancement 

Prize Package:
Trophy sponsored by Rosterfy and a $500 professional development grant

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