Reward volunteers who make a difference in our lives

Four outstanding volunteers who volunteer for a charity or not-for-profit organisation will be recognised for their work with a $5,000 donation to the charity they volunteer for, plus a great Australian getaway for two.

NRMA President Wendy Machin said communities were held together by volunteers who supported many organisations that would otherwise be unable to operate due to lack of funding.

"Never more has the value of Australian volunteers been more apparent than in the wake of recent natural disasters," Ms Machin said.

"Now more than ever we should be recognising the incredibly important work of volunteers and letting them know how valued they are in their communities.

"We want to recognise volunteers who pitch in and help whenever and wherever needed – that is what the NRMA's Helping People Awards are all about.

"We have a culture of volunteering among our staff here at the NRMA and we know many of our Members also volunteer in their communities."

Volunteers can be nominated in one of the following award categories until Friday, 29 July 2011:

• Community Volunteer Award (age 25-59)
  Prize: A $1000 accommodation voucher to spend at one or more of NRMA's five Holiday Parks in NSW/QLD, plus a $500 fuel voucher.
  
• Senior Volunteer Award (age 60+)
  Prize: Five-day holiday tour of Darwin and Kakadu, staying at Travelodge Mirambeena Resort, for two adults including flights.
• Conservation Volunteer Award (age 16+)
  Prize: Three-night eco holiday at Montague Island Nature Reserve with Conservation Volunteers Australia for two adults including flights.
• Young Volunteer Award (age 16- 24)
  Prize: Five night holiday package for two adults to Travelodge Garden City Brisbane including flights and a 3 Park Fun Pass.

To nominate onlineNRMA Helping People Awardsor pick up a nomination form at your local NRMA Office, Travelodge Hotel or NRMA Holiday Park. Also visitNRMA's Facebook page for more information and to see previous winner profiles.