Microvolunteering breaks down the barriers that often prevent people from participating in traditional forms of volunteering, such as having limited time.
The bite-sized volunteer tasks allow people to make a difference in their community in small chunks of time, and microvolunteering is driven by the idea that a huge impact can collectively be created when individuals unite together to do a little good.
Chantelle says it was a special moment to be announced a winner.
"I've admired people who have been recognised since it [the awards] began, so I'm honoured to get to be part of that myself."
She says she started The Microvolunteering Collective three years ago, and that the award was a real testament to the power of collective action and how much change could be done when people came together.
Inspiring Stories chief executive and founder Guy Ryan - a Young New Zealander of the Year and Edmund Hillary Fellow - says the contribution these young people are making is truly inspiring.
"These young New Zealanders are stepping up and finding very real ways through the challenges we face as a country, and as a globe.
"They are so committed, and their mahi is so impressive - we are thrilled to be able to
support and celebrate them tonight."
The winners across six categories - climate, enterprise, global, local, inclusion and wellbeing - share $30,000 in prizes.
