Nominations are now open for CTST’s annual volunteer recognition program - the Doug Cooper Annual Awards.
The Doug Cooper Annual Awards recognise the incredible contribution made by volunteers to keep our consumers connected and living independently in their community.
The awards reflect volunteers who live the values of CTST. For example, nominations can relate to a volunteer who is professional, respectful, friendly, or who makes you feel safe in the vehicle.
Recipients are awarded in the North, North West, and South, with an overall recipient of the Doug Cooper Award.
The awards are named in honour of Doug Cooper, a long-standing and well-respected board member and volunteer of CTST. Doug was the first to receive life membership for his 20-plus years of service. His aim was to provide quality transport for our consumers and ensure that our volunteers were supported in their role with us.
“The Doug Cooper Awards shine a light on the incredible service our volunteers provide to our consumers,” said Lyndon Stevenson, CEO of CTST.
“We encourage our consumers to nominate so that we can recognise the efforts of our volunteers and celebrate the significant role they play at CTST.”
John Earl, the recipient of the award for the North West region, said it was very humbling to be recognised.
“It’s not the reason why I took on the challenge of driving for CTST. The fact that I was recognised by clients and peers is humbling and rewarding. I feel like I am doing something right,” John said.
How to nominate
To nominate a volunteer driver who you think best represents the values of CTST:
Online: Doug Cooper Nomination Form
Phone: 1800 781 033
Nominations close 14 April 2023.
The recipients of the 2023 Doug Cooper Annual Awards will be announced at our volunteer events in May.
