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2018 Awards

Fifty-four recipients of the 2018 Awards were formally recognised at a celebration and ceremony on Sunday 9 September 2018 at Government House in Melbourne.

 

Premier's Volunteer of the Year, Dame Elisabeth Murdoch Award

Dr Sue Lopez Atkinson, Early Years Education

Impact

A powerhouse of energy, intellect and wisdom, Sue is a proud Yorta Yorta woman and early childhood educator who, working with her community, has collectively put culturally relevant education into policy and practice. Sue has spent years supporting, teaching, explaining, sharing, laughing and encouraging, to achieve respect and justice for her people.

Sue Lopez Atkinson with Minister Mikakos

Congratulations to all recipients

Recipients of the 2018 Premier’s Volunteer Champions Awards were awarded across four categories.

Impact Awards

The Impact Award recognises people who have made a significant impact on a community, people, group, organisation or cause.

Leadership Awards

The Leadership Award recognises people who have shown exceptional influence in support of a community, people, group, organisation or cause.

Service Awards

The Service Award pays tribute to community minded people who have made selfless contributions to a community, people, group, organisation or cause.

Teamwork Awards

The Teamwork Award celebrates the power of collaboration to achieve great outcomes for a community, people, group, organisation or cause.

Highly Commended

Congratulations and thank you to all our 2018 nominees for their generosity, passion and commitment