Date16 May 2025 A lifeguard who has clocked over 200 volunteer hours in just two seasons and the keeper of the history of Native Plants WA were among the line-up of outstanding community champions recognised for their positive impact in Rockingham.
Finalists of City of Rockingham’s 2025 Volunteer Recognition Awards were celebrated at a well-attended ceremony held at the Gary Holland Community Centre on Wednesday. The evening celebrated and recognised members of the community who made outstanding contributions to the city, often above and beyond normal employment. Over 45 nominations were received with 28 finalists invited to the awards evening.
City of Rockingham Mayor Deb Hamblin said she was struck by the dedication and passion each recipient had shown toward helping others.
“As Mayor, I feel humbled and privileged to lead a City so rich in generosity and civic spirit. Our volunteers remind us of the power of compassion in action,” Mayor Hamblin said.
This year’s National Volunteer Week theme, ‘Connecting Communities’, couldn’t be more fitting. These individuals go beyond volunteering, they are expert connectors, community builders, and knowledge sharers.
The 2025 Volunteer Recognition Award winners:
- Young Volunteer of the Year - Jordan Morton, Secret Harbour Surf Life Saving Club
- Senior Volunteer of the Year - Alison Greenup, Native Plants, WA
- Volunteer of the Year - Alicia Forsyth, Baldivis Little Athletics Centre
- People Who Make a Difference - Diana Barnes, The Salvation Army Rockingham
- Community Volunteer Organisation – Country Women’s Association Rockingham
- Act Belong Commit – Dianne Battersby, Native Plants WA
A National Volunteer Week Pop-up event will be held at the Rockingham Library on Tuesday, 20 May from 10am-12pm where prospective volunteers can come along and chat with Rockingham Volunteer Centre (RVC) staff about opportunities best suited to them.
For more information on volunteering in Rockingham, contact the RVC on 9528 8670 or emailvolunteering@rockingham.wa.gov.au