SANFL & AFL Volunteer Awards

Hostplus SANFL Volunteer of the Year

All of us at SANFL and Hostplus love to celebrate our footy heroes but they’re not always on the field. We want to acknowledge all of the local legends who make our game great – from behind the scenes.

Congratulations to our 2022 Volunteer of the Year winner, Danny McNamara from the Fitzroy Football.

Do you know someone who deserves recognition for the work they’re doing, consider nominating them for the award in 2023.

 

Nominee Criteria

The SANFL Hostplus Volunteer of the Year Award aims to highlight those individuals who have provided notable voluntary service to community football in South Australia.

Nominees must satisfy the following to qualify:

  • Must have given notable voluntary service to Australian Football in South Australia
  • Must be a willing, voluntary contributor, having received no income from football (NB honoraria excepted).
  • Must be an ambassador for the game of football who acts and works for the best interest of the game, never bringing the game into disrepute

Prizes

Up to 8 finalists will be selected and will receive the following:

  • Framed recognition certificate of your nomination presented at the 2023 SANFL Community Volunteers Awards Dinner (date TBC)
  • 1 night accommodation at Oval Hotel including breakfast in conjunction with the 2023 SANFL Community Volunteers Awards Dinner
  •  A $125 e-gift voucher (prepaid Mastercard)

The overall winner will receive:

  • The David Shipway AM Medal and title of SANFL Hostplus Volunteer of the Year
  • 1 night of accommodation for two people at the Serafino Winery McLaren vale, including a 3-course dinner and breakfast. During your stay, you will be provided with the use of a brand-new luxury Kia vehicle to explore the famous wine region in style
  • 2 x Ultimate Football Memberships, including reserved seats to all AFL Home games (excluding finals) in season 2024
  • Courtesy of the AFL – a $200 e-gift voucher (prepaid Mastercard)

The winner of the SANFL Hostplus Volunteer of the Year Award will be nominated as the South Australian entry for the TOYOTA AFL Volunteer of the Year Award.

SANFL Community Football & TOYOTA AFL Volunteer Awards

The SANFL Community Football  & TOYOTA AFL Awards aim to highlight individuals who have provided notable voluntary service to community football in South Australia.

Each year the SANFL (with thanks to the AFL and AFL Naming Rights Partner: Toyota) recognise volunteers/administrators for their outstanding contribution.

Awards are offered across categories that recognise administrators, coaches, officials, umpires, teachers and media.

These awards are presented at the annual SANFL Community Volunteers Dinner held at Adelaide Oval.

The winners of each award* at a state level will receive a $200 debit card e-gift, and will be nominated for the relevant TOYOTA AFL National award.

*Please note there is no national award/prize for SANFL Merit Award and Club Coach Coordinator Award.

SANFL will also reward those making the effort to celebrate volunteers at their club, with $125 e-gift vouchers (prepaid Mastercard) up for grabs as follows:

  • 4 randomly selected nominations (individual making the nomination to receive 1 x $125 e-gift)
  • 8 prizes will be awarded to best quality nominations awarded to the individual making the nomination, as well as the club/association they represent (2 x $125 e-gifts).

So make sure nominate a worthy volunteer connected to your club to help thank them for their passion & commitment and put yourself and your club/association in the running to win too!

  • NAB AFL Auskick Volunteer of the Year

    TOYOTA AFL Award

    The NAB AFL Auskick Volunteer of the Year award recognises outstanding work by an individual positively impacting Auskick in South Australia.
  • Community Coaches of the Year

    TOYOTA AFL Award

    The Community Coach of the Year awards recognises outstanding work by coaches positively impacting community football in South Australia. There are two award categories to recognise both female and male coaches.
  • Community Club Coach Coordinator of the Year

    SANFL Award

    SANFL would like to recognise the amazing work Community Club Coach Coordinators are doing in SA!
  • Disability Inclusion Ambassador of the Year

    TOYOTA AFL Award

    The Disability Inclusion Ambassador of the Year award recognises outstanding work by an individual positively impacting the lives of people with disability in South Australia.
  • Diversity Ambassador of the Year

    TOYOTA AFL Award

    The Diversity Ambassador of the Year award recognises outstanding work by an individual positively impacting the lives of multicultural and indigenous participants in South Australia.
  • Teachers of the Year

    TOYOTA AFL Award

    The Teacher of the Year awards recognises outstanding work by teachers positively impacting school football programs in South Australia. There are two award categories to recognise both female and male teachers.
  • Umpiring Service Awards

    TOYOTA AFL Award

    The SANFL Community Umpire Service Awards has been established to recognise umpires who have given notable service to football in South Australia.
  • Young Community Volunteer of the Year

    TOYOTA AFL Award

    The Young Community Volunteer of the Year Award aims to highlight those individuals who are under the age of 25 years that have provided exemplary service to community football in South Australia.
  • Community Football Media Award (Coverage)

    TOYOTA AFL Award

    The Community Football Media Award (Coverage) celebrates story telling about community football. Submissions can be across any form of media – including print, digital, radio, TV, streaming, social media.
  • Community Football Photography Award

    TOYOTA AFL Award

    The Community Football Photography award celebrates great moments in footy captured in still-motion.
  • Community Football Merit Award

    SANFL Award

    The SANFL Community Football Merit Awards may be awarded annually by the SANFL to acknowledge outstanding service to the Game of Australian Football.
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