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2017 Awards

Sixty recipients of the 2017 Awards were formally recognised at a celebration and ceremony on Sunday 11 February 2018 at Government House in Melbourne.

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

Riley Briese, Gateway Health Gender Service
Impact
An outstanding advocate, Riley’s work has contributed to the a changed landscape of care and support for transgender people. Over the past four years, Riley has spent countless hours co-facilitating events and his contribution has improved the lives of young transgender people in the Wodonga region and beyond.

Riley Briese (centre), with the Governor of Victoria, the Hon. Linda Dessau AC, the Premier of Victoria, the Hon. Daniel Andrews MP; and Ms Penny Fowler, Murdoch family representative

Impact Awards

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

Leadership Awards

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

Service Awards

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

Teamwork Awards

The Teamwork Award celebrates team collaboration to achieve great outcomes for a community, people, group, organisation or cause in Victoria.

All nominees

Congratulations and thank you to all 2017 nominees for their generosity, passion and commitment
Volunteer Champions Showcase 2017 (Word, 119.14 KB)
Volunteer Champions Showcase 2017 (PDF, 1.75 MB)