January 24, 2014
Heritage Bank is calling for nominations for its 2014 Volunteer of The Year awards.
More than 170 Queensland volunteers and their organisations have nominated so far for the award, which offers up to $13,000 in prizes for individuals and community organisations.
Nominations close next Friday, January 31, and voting closes on February 7.
Heritage Bank CEO John Minz said there was still time for people to show their appreciation and support for their favourite volunteer.
“The Volunteer of the Year Award gives everyday Queenslanders the chance to recognise the hard work and dedication of volunteers from community organisations, big and small,” Mr Minz said.
“We’ve received over 10,500 votes from the public so far and there’s still time for people to have their say.
“The volunteers currently nominated come from a diverse range of organisations including those who help the elderly, children, the disadvantaged, animals and support their local communities.”
The volunteer with the highest number of public votes will receive $10,000 for their organisation and $1000 for themselves.
Two runner-up volunteers as voted by the public will win $1000 for their organisation and $100 each for themselves.
One volunteer will receive The People First Award of $1000 for their organisation and $100 for themselves. This will be awarded by Heritage Bank to the volunteer who best embodies the Heritage values of integrity, excellence and community.
Nominations and voting for the Award are open to the public and can be completed via the Heritage Bank website as well as the Heritage Facebook page
Winners will be announced on Tuesday, February 11.
