Chief executive Wendy Bremner said it would help bring a lot of happiness to people who might not have family or friends around to spend Christmas with.
"A lot of older people are isolated or they have mobility issues.
"Christmas time can be incredibly lonely for older people - a lot of their friends have passed away and their family aren't around."
Ms Bremner said those they connected with were aged between 75 to over 90. They also had a few clients aged between 65 and 75. Volunteers ranged from 18-80 and many often visited their clients more than the hour-long visits, per week, required.
Ms Bremner encouraged people to get to know their elderly neighbours and, if possible, pop over to say hello during the holidays.
"The hardest thing is when you're an older person trying to make that connection - there's a lot of you but just one of them. Maybe invite them over for a cup of tea, or ask if they'd like to come over to watch the kids open their presents - they would love it," she said.
Auckland Airport spokesman Charles Spillane said they were happy to include Age Concern Counties Manukau as one of the winners, given the work its volunteers do.
"We're thrilled the Christmas hampers will help them to bring a little Christmas cheer to the people they visit."