The EVAs – Excellence, Vision & Advocacy Awards

The Excellence, Vision & Advocacy (EVA) Awards are a nod to social justice icon and former NCOSS Director Eva Cox. The EVAs recognise and honour the excellence, positive impact, vision, dedication, advocacy and courage of individuals and organisations in the NSW Social Service Sector.

The EVA Awards celebrate:

• Demonstrable innovation, creativity, or collaboration across any aspect of a program, service or an organisation’s operations;
• Delivery of clear, measurable outcomes that show positive change in the community. This includes addressing social issues, enhancing quality of life, and contributing to community resilience and wellbeing;
• Proactively adapting to emerging needs with forward-thinking, inclusive approaches;
• Commitment to best practice, continuous improvement, and, where relevant, cultural safety and self-determination.

Award Categories

There are four awards. One award category recognises an organisation, and three categories recognise individuals for their exceptional work, dedication and courage in the Social Service Sector.

Category 1: Excellence & Impact: Organisation

Category 2: Excellence & Impact: Leadership

Category 3: Excellence & Impact: Frontline Worker

Category 4: Amir Bodenstein Lived/Living Experience Individual Honorary Recognition.

2025 Award Recipients

Read more about the 2025 recipients of the Excellence, Vision and Advocacy Awards here.