Taronga National Volunteer Week Awards recognise the achievements of our volunteers who have gone above and beyond the call of duty in their commitment to our organisational vision and values.   

Category: Be supportive and enthusiastic

This award acknowledges volunteers who go above and beyond to support our people and show outstanding enthusiasm in the execution of their role.

Taronga Western Plains Zoo 

Winner -  Elke Weinbrecht & Lesley Abraham

Highly Commended - Leonie Saville and Stephen Hollier

Category: Accept and take responsibility

This award recognises volunteers who go out of their way to accept and take responsibility which results in excellent customer service for our visitors and builds positive, strong relationships between our people.

Winner -  Bob Coverdale

Highly Commended - Bob Browne and Sue Ryan

Category: Show dignity and respect

This award pays tribute to volunteers who are committed to being honest, accountable, and transparent and who treat each person as they expect to be treated.

Winner -  Greg O’Mally

Highly Commended -  Neil Lander

Category: Innovate and take initiative

This award highlights volunteers who stand out from the crowd because of their willingness to use their initiative or embrace changes that will lead to the realisation of our Vision.

Winner -  John Powning

Highly Commended - Tom Gray and Janne Doyle

Category: Clear and simple 

This award celebrates those volunteers that are committed to finding effective, creative, clear and simple ways of carrying out their role.

Winner - Kristy Ryan

Highly Commended  -  Julie Miller