Most volunteers don’t volunteer for the recognition, however, never underestimate the power of a thank you. Recognising the efforts of volunteers plays an important part in volunteer retention.
There are many other ways to recognise and thank your volunteers. These include
- Club newsletter volunteer profiles
- Publications on social media, club website or local newspaper
- Thank you email
- Personalised letters from the club president
- Awards nights
- Acknowledgement at club meetings
- Social outings and gatherings
- Reduced registration or merchandise fees
- Canteen vouchers on game days
- Nominate volunteers for local awards
- Providing identification badges, shirts, hats etc
- Life Membership
Motorcycling NSW Awards
Each year MNSW recognises volunteers/administrators for their outstanding contribution to Motorcycling through the MNSW Awards.
All MNSW Affiliated Clubs, their members and riders and MNSW Accredited Officials are invited to nominate an outstanding volunteer to be awarded at the Motorcycling NSW Annual Awards night.
The awards panel will evaluate the nominations and ultimately will determine their winners across each Volunteer category, including
- Volunteer Of The Year
- Youth Volunteer Of The Year
- Community Club Volunteer Award – Sport Recognition Awards
- Distinguished Services Award
- Club Of The Year
- President/Chairperson Of The Year
- Administrator Of The Year
- Outstanding Community Social Media Account Of The Year
- Community Club Event Of The Year
- Facility/Venue Development Of The Year
- Official Of The Year