Less than one month to go to nominate for a NRMA Helping People Award

NRMA President Wendy Machin said NRMA Helping People Award nominations for volunteers from a charity or not-for-profit organisation close on Friday 29 July.

"Communities can’t function without volunteers, so if you know a volunteer who deserves some recognition for the help they are giving don’t delay, nominate them now," Ms Machin said.

"The four winners will receive a great Australian getaway for two and a $5,000 donation will be given to the charity they volunteer for.

"We have already received 280 nominations for some incredibly dedicated individuals who volunteer in their communities.

"The volunteers nominated come from all walks of life but they all have one thing in common – they’re caring with a desire to help.

"I can’t stress enough how important it is to recognise the efforts of these extraordinary people. Show a volunteer you know how much they are appreciated by nominating them today."

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

• Community Volunteer Award (age 25-59)
  Prize: $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. 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. 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 Three Park Fun Pass. Prize: Five-night holiday package for two adults to Travelodge Garden City Brisbane including flights and a Three Park Fun Pass.

To nominate online visit www.mynrma.com.au/helpingpeopleawardsor pick up a nomination form at your local NRMA Office, Travelodge Hotel or NRMA Holiday Park. Also visit NRMA’s Facebook page for more information and to see previous winner profiles.