National Volunteer Week 2026 Volunteer Competition Entry Form

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Celebrate the Year to Volunteer

As part of National Volunteer Week 2026 (18–24 May), the CBAA is shining a spotlight on the incredible volunteers who make community radio possible. This year’s theme, Your Year to Volunteer, is a great reminder of the value of volunteering and an opportunity to encourage greater volunteer participation.

We’re inviting community broadcasters to nominate a volunteer who helps build connections, whether it’s through language, culture, music, storytelling or service. From First Nations broadcasters sharing culture and language, to multicultural presenters bridging communities, to volunteers helping listeners discover local live music - every story counts.

The winning nominee will receive a scholarship to attend the 2026 CBAA Conference, including registration, Gala Dinner access, accommodation and travel support.

Nominations must be submitted by someone else and approved by the station’s manager. Station managers may self-nominate with board member verification.

Take a moment to recognise someone at your station who connects communities in a meaningful way - we can’t wait to hear their story.

1. Nominator Details

Full Name

Email

Phone

Your Role at the Station

2. Station Details

Station Name

Station Location

Station Manager's Name

Station Manager's Email

3. Nominee Details

Volunteer's Full Name

Volunteer's Email Address

Volunteer's Photo

Are you a Station Manager who is self nominating?

YesNo

If yes, please enter the name of a board member who can approve this entry.

Board Member's Email

4. Entry

What is the volunteer's background with the station?

Why does this volunteer deserve recognition?

Why do you want this volunteer to attend the 2026 CBAA Conference?

5. Consent and Declaration

Declaration

I declare that the information provided is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that entries must be approved by a Station Manager (or verified by a board member if I am self nominating as the Station Manager).

Content Consent

I acknowledge that the CBAA may use the responses and photo submitted in this form for promotional purposes related to National Volunteer Week, the CBAA Conference and the broader work of the CBAA.

Terms and Conditions

Promoter

The promoter is the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) ABN 92 003 108 030, Level 3, 44–54 Botany Road, Alexandria NSW 2015.

Eligibility

Entry is open to individuals involved in Australian community radio stations.
Nominees must be volunteers who contribute meaningfully to their community through their role at a community radio station.
Entrants must be 18 years or older.
Nominations must be submitted by someone other than the nominee unless they are a Station Manager.
Station Managers may self-nominate but must provide contact details of a board member who can verify the nomination.
All other nominations must be approved by the relevant Station Manager.

Competition Period

Entries open at 9:00am AEST on Friday 8 May 2026 and close at 11:59pm AEST on Sunday 24 May 2026.

How to Enter

To enter, nominators must:

Provide necessary contact information
Submit basic contact details and a photograph of the nominated volunteer
Answer the following three questions:

What is the volunteer’s background with the station?
Why does the volunteer deserve recognition?
How will this volunteer benefit from attending the 2026 CBAA Conference?

Ensure the entry is endorsed by the Station Manager (or, where a Station Manager is self-nominated, verified by a board member).

Judging Criteria

This is a game of skill. Chance plays no part in determining the winner. Entries will be judged by a panel appointed by the CBAA based on the impact and clarity of the volunteer’s contribution to their community.

Prize

One winner will receive:

Two-day registration to the 2026 CBAA Conference
Entry to the Gala Dinner including the CBAA Community Broadcasting Awards
Accommodation for the duration of the conference at a venue selected by CBAA
Up to $400 reimbursement for travel costs.

The prize is not transferable or exchangeable for cash.

Winner Notification and Announcement

The winner will be notified by phone and email by Friday 29 May 2026 and announced publicly via CBAA communication channels during National Volunteer Week or shortly thereafter.

Use of Content

By entering, nominators and nominated volunteers consent to the use of submitted content (including text responses and photographs) by CBAA for promotional purposes, including but not limited to use on websites, social media, newsletters and conference materials.

Privacy

Personal information provided will be used only for the purposes of conducting this competition and will be handled in accordance with the CBAA’s Privacy Policy. General Conditions

The CBAA reserves the right to verify the validity of entries and to disqualify any entrant who tampers with the entry process.
The CBAA accepts no responsibility for late, lost, incomplete or misdirected entries.
The CBAA reserves the right to amend these terms or to cancel the competition if circumstances arise outside its control.

Terms and Conditions Agreement

I confirm that I have read and agree to the Terms and Conditions.

Contact Information