2011 Minister for Health Volunteer Awards

Congratulations to those honoured in the 2011 Volunteer Awards

At the special Volunteer Awards ceremony, held on 11 May 2011 at the MCG, the Minister for Health David Davis MP presented 17 Awards for outstanding volunteer achievements and seven special commendations to individual volunteers and teams as part of National Volunteer Week celebrations.

Mr Davis said the commitment made by volunteers to the health and wellbeing of the Victorian community was readily seen in the extraordinary work being undertaken by those nominated in the Awards.

"There was a record number of entries this year from health services and primary care organisations who are proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of their tireless volunteers," Mr Davis said.

"The people and teams honoured have made a long term commitment, had an outstanding success, and worked above and beyond the call of duty."

Now in its third year the 2011 Minister for Health Volunteer Awards received a record 105 nominations from 68 metropolitan, regional, rural and primary care organisations.