Locals with collective decades of experience helping others have been awarded for their passion and commitment, as part of Council's Community Awards handed out on Australia Day.
The awards, announced following Council's Australia Day 2025 Citizenship Ceremony on 26 January, recognised volunteering, environmental protection and advocacy for vulnerable community members.
Yarra Ranges Mayor, Jim Child, congratulated the award winners for their efforts.
"Every year, we select community members who have put in an outstanding amount of effort to help others, and I'm proud of this year's cohort of winners," Cr Child said.
"Year-on-year, what binds our winners together is a genuine care for others; a want to make the world better, and the willingness to put their hands up to make it happen.
"It's a really special thing when people go the extra mile for others, or put consistent work in to make our little corner of the world better than it was before.
"There are so many Yarra Ranges residents deserving of an award, and I hope reading about this year's recipients inspires people to nominate those around them later this year."
Winners of the 2025 awards are as follows:
