Volunteer Great Lake Taupō

Celebrating Service Through Community … here’s what has happened in the last month and what’s to come ! At Volunteers Great Lake Taupō, our focus is on the organisations that serve our community — and the people who give their time and energy to make those services possible. As we move into 2026, our role has evolved ever so little, as we build on the strong foundations already in place by the remarkable Julian Bishop, who we also celebrate today.

We’ll be adding clarity and structure to our strategic direction, and of course doing our best to continue delivering consistent support across Taupō, Tūrangi and Mangakino.

Though for now … it’s time to thinking about how we can celebrate our Volunteers and Member Organisations … and one of the ways we do this is with our Annual Volunteer Service Awards.

Please navigate over to our Events page for more information on the Awards and the Nominations.

Award Categories:

Youth Volunteer Service Award – Recognising a young person (18 and under) who has shown exceptional commitment to volunteering over the past

Shining Stars Award – Celebrating a volunteer with four or more years of service, demonstrating exceptional dedication and impact.

Volunteer of the Year Award – Honouring an individual who has gone above and beyond in their volunteer efforts, making a profound difference in the community.

Top Team Award – Recognising a group of volunteers who have worked together with passion and commitment to make a meaningful impact.

Nomination Details:

Who Can Nominate? Nominations must be submitted by a volunteer manager or coordinator from a registered Volunteer-Involving Organisation (VIO), Not-for-Profit (NFP), or for-purpose group.

Deadline: Monday, 31^st May 2026

Eligibility: Open to volunteers involved in Not-for-Profit, For-Purpose, or Charitable Organisations within the Taupō District.

How to Nominate: Complete the Nomination Form (scan this QR Ciode)

Or Email us at nominations@volunteertaupo.org.nz