The Maltese Council for the Voluntary Sector has launched nominations for the National Volunteer Award 2023.

The aim of this initiative is to give recognition to persons and associations that distinguish themselves in the sector, where through their contributions they make a positive contribution to society and are an inspiration to others.

Minister for Inclusion, Voluntary Organisations and Consumer Affairs Julia Farrugia Portelli, described these awards as “a showcase of role models, people of inspiration for the rest of our communities whose contribution will have left a legacy and a positive mark in society.”

Apart from the main award, which is the National Volunteer of the Year Award, there are also several others. These include the Youth Volunteer Award which is for those between 16 and 30 years old, a National Award for a Voluntary Organisation, and an Award for a private Company that has distinguished itself in the support it gives.

There is also, for the second year, the Victor Calvagna Children-in-Volunteering Award, which is given to a volunteer between 10 and 15 years old.

A special award for voluntary service is also presented, which is given directly by the Maltese Council for the Voluntary Sector for excellent service in the voluntary sector.

The National Award for Volunteering is an initiative led by the Maltese Council for the Volunteering Sector within the Ministry for Inclu sion, Voluntary Organisations and Consumer Affairs.

The forms, which must be completed in order to submit nominations from the public, close on Friday, the 27th of October 2023 at noon.

They can be obtained from the vofunding.org.mt portal The Awards ceremony will take place on the 5th of December, in connection with the International Day of Volunteering commemorated by the United Nations.

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