2010 White Ribbon Ambassador of the Year Announced

Congratulations to White Ribbon Ambassador Nick Mazzarella, who was presented with the annual and prestigious ‘Ambassador of the Year’ Award at the White Tie Dinner!

White Ribbon Chairman Andrew O'Keefe, 2010 Ambassador of the Year Nick Mazzarella, 2009 Ambassador of the Year Charlie King

Mazzarella, Major Works Manager at Darebin City Council and White Ribbon Ambassador since 2007 was awarded the Ambassador of the Year title for his significant contribution to White Ribbon’s goal of eliminating violence against women by changing community attitudes and behaviours.

Mazzarella is a driving force in his local Council and community, founding the Darebin White Ribbon Action Team which was officially endorsed by Council in 2009. The success of the Darebin White Ribbon Action Team enabled a budget proposal for Council to fund a dedicated ‘Preventing Violence Against Women Officer.’ This part-time position was able to work with the Action Team to drive the White Ribbon campaign and community awareness-raising events throughout the year, and in particular, through the ‘16 Days of Action.’

Further to this, Mazzarella actively drives the recruitment of White Ribbon Ambassadors within the Darebin Council and the broader community and is a visible, engaging and enthusiastic speaker at numerous White Ribbon events throughout the year. In addition, his role on White Ribbon’s National Leadership Group (NLG) has seen him provide invaluable support and input to the Foundation’s strategic direction.

White Tie Dinner A Swearing Success!

The 5th Annual White Tie Gala Dinner, held last week at Sydney Town Hall, was once again a huge success!

At the dinner, we launched our new TV Commercial - calling on all Australian men to swear. 

Men at the dinner joined the My Oath campaign, by signing an oath - never to commit, excuse, or remain silent about violence against women.

Hosted by the White Ribbon Foundation Chairman, Andrew O’Keefe, the 5th White Tie Gala Dinner aims to raise awareness about violence against women, and to give our fantastic supporters an opportunity to showcase their support and commitment to changing attitudes toward violence against women.

The event also raises important funds to support the work of the White Ribbon Foundation, including a Silent Auction and a Raffle on the night.

Guests, including 2009 White Ribbon Ambassador of the Year Charlie King from ABC Grandstand Darwin, The Chaser’s Chris Taylor, ABC’s Steve Cannane and Brendan Maher, Director of Communications, Lifeline Australia were among the many high-profile White Ribbon Ambassadors who attended the dinner.