Volunteer Awards and Community Celebration

Posted on January 06, 2026

Our Meander Valley Volunteer Awards & Community Celebration was a great success, honouring the many volunteers who give their time with kindness and commitment to enrich our community.

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The presentation was held on the Westbury Green on Thursday, 22 January 2026. 

We are proud to announce the 2025 Volunteer Award winners! 

Arts and Culture Award – Arts Deloraine

Sports Award – Rohan Eastley

Community Project of the Year Award – Arts Deloraine – Pocket Park

Business Citizen of the Year Award – Susanna Haberle from Country Family Day Care Deloraine

Stewardship Award - Peter Hansen

Community Event of the Year Award – Tasmanian Garlic and Tomato Festival

Lifetime Contribution Volunteer Award – Anne and Stuart Harvey

Young Citizen of the Year – Josephine Beutal

Young Citizen of the Year – Matthew Wadley

Citizen of the Year – Graham Dent

Congratulations to all those nominated - Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating our incredible volunteers.