Rodney Fraser OAM has had many positions with Rostrum Australia - an association that seeks to help people with public speaking training - and its connected clubs.

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"Volunteering has been a really rewarding activity for me," Mr Fraser said.

"I certainly appreciate the opportunities I've been given for leadership in community organisations."

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Mr Fraser has held the national vice-president title, as well as state president and vice-president, national treasurer, committee member, regular guest adjudicator, accredited critic, and was granted Freemanship in 2014.

He has also held president, treasurer, and representative roles with Rostrum Launceston Club 9, and national administrator and treasurer titles with Rostrum's Voice of Youth program.

"With Rostrum in particular, you see people benefit so much from getting confident in public speaking," Mr Fraser said.

"It can make such a difference to people."

However, it has not only been Rostrum that has benefited from Mr Fraser's passion for volunteer work. He is vice-president of the Tasmanian Debating Association and has held many positions with Uniting Church Tasmania, Scotch Oakburn College, the Australian Junior Chamber, and other organisations.

Mr Fraser said he was very appreciative of the recognition through the award, but was conscious there were many people in the community who volunteered too.

"It was a bit of a surprise, you don't go looking for recognition," he said.

"I think many people don't expect to be recognised and they certainly don't seek it, but it's pleasing to be recognised."