Nominations are via hyperlink to a Microsoft form. If you are unable to use this system please email vol@ocva.org.uk with the category and a postal address.

Nominations are now closed

To nominate a volunteer

Please nominate only one person per organisation per category for the volunteer awards. 

1. Volunteer Awards

Guidance on completing forms: 

• • .The volunteer must be nominated by a charity or non profit organisation that is based in or delivers services in the county of Oxfordshire

• • This award is open to individuals who have made a significant contribution to the organisation or cause.
  • Some of things you may want to tell us are:
    • What the charity/non-profit organisation does?
    • The volunteer’s role, what they did and why you are nominating them ?
    • What difference did their work make to your cause / projects and what was the outcome?
    • What difference did their work make to your cause / projects and what was the outcome?
    • Is there any good practice / learning that can used by other volunteers and charities?

• • Make sure the volunteer knows that they are being put forward and is willing to accept the award.
  • Take the selection of your volunteer seriously.  All volunteers put forward for an award will be honoured so it is important that each individual upholds the ethos of your organisation.

2. To nominate a non-profit organisation /charity for the ‘Volunteer Organisation of the Year’ Award

Guidance on completing forms:

• This Award is for a non profit organisation/charity which has worked with volunteers and provided ongoing support to them to deliver a service that makes a difference to your local community or cause.
• You can self-nominate or get someone else to nominate you including your volunteers
• Some of things you may want to tell us are:
• What does the charity/non-profit organisation do, and why you are nominating them?
• What support did they offer to volunteers? e.g.
  • Induction, supervision, motivational communications etc
  • What difference did they make to the project / your beneficiaries?
  • Is there any good practice / learning that can used by other charities?
  • How have they developed or implemented good practice in volunteering? Is there any learning that can be shared with other charities?

If you need any further information please contact vol@ocva.org.uk