There are hundreds of thousands of community groups in Australia who rely on the unsung and unpaid labour of honorary treasurers.

Responsible for the financial wellbeing of their organisation, they often go above and beyond the call of duty to make sure ends meet.

Recognising this, the Westpac Community Treasurers' Awards have been established to show appreciation of the immense contribution community treasurers make to their community groups, the community sector, and to Australia.

This national competition is designed to unearth three unsung community treasurers who fulfil the duties of ensuring good financial management, good financial governance and good financial outcomes.

2009 Awards

The 2009 Westpac Community Treasurers' Awards received an amazing 265 nominations.

Nominees came from all corners of every state of Australia - from major cities, regional centres and small towns: from organisations big and small and from all sections of the community sector.

A formal announcement of the winners was made at the annual Our Community Board Builder Conference, held on 27 February 2009. The winners in each category were presented their Awards by Westpac and the Hon Wayne Swan, Treasurer of Australia.

Congratulations to the 2009 Winners!

Small Organisation: Rebecca Thompson, Avenel Preschool, VIC

Medium Organisation: Kim McConnochie, Wollongong Australian Football Club, NSW

Large Organisation: Heather Thompson - Grange Surf Life Saving Club, SA

They each won $5000 for their organisation and an impressive trophy to recognise their achievements.

Every nominee received a Certificate of Nomination, recognising their significant contribution to the Australian community sector.

In addition thirty random entrants in Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia and New South Wales received a free place in one of Westpac's popular Beyond Survival Financial Management seminars.

Click here to download the 2009 Westpac Community Treasurers' Awards booklet and read about some great community treasurers.

Click here to download the media release.

Watch this space as nominations for the 2010 award will open soon.

For further information about the Westpac Community Treasurers' Award, please contact Our Community on (03) 9320 6800 or email to treasurersawards@ourcommunity.com.au