Westpac Community Treasurers' Awards

"I believe that the work of community treasurers plays a vital role in enriching the lives of everyday Australians. The tireless efforts of my fellow treasurers to keep the books balanced and ensure accountability mean that local sports participants and community volunteers can get on with what they love doing."

The Hon Wayne Swan MP, Federal Treasurer.

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.

2010 Awards

Congratulations to the winners of the 2010 Westpac Community Treasurers' Awards:

	Toni Lawler (winner: large organisations category) is the treasurer of Newcastle & Hunter Community Access (NHCA), which supports people with severe disabilities to connect with the community.
	Bernadette Stewart (winner: medium organisations category) is the treasurer of Buckingham Rowing Club in Hobart, Tasmania.
	Ian McLaren (winner: small organisations category) is the treasurer of Bribie Island Orchid Society in Queensland.

All 431 nominees for the awards have been given a certificate in appreciation of their efforts.

- Click here to read the media release

- Click here to read the judges' citations (PDF)

For further details, email treasurersawards@ourcommunity.com.au or call (03) 9320 6800.

2010 Awards

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

Nominees came from all corners of every state in 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

Click here to download the 2009 Westpac Community Treasurers' Awards booklet (PDF 4.5MB) and read about some great community treasurers.
Click here to read the media release.

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