Posted on Tuesday 21st May, 2024

NATIONAL VOLUNTEER AWARDS: NOMINATE NOW

Each year the AFL (with thanks to the AFL Naming Rights Partner: Toyota) recognise volunteers/administrators for their outstanding contribution to Australian Football through the Toyota AFL National Volunteer Awards.

To support the awareness of National Volunteer Week (May 20-26) the Western Football Netball League is encouraging members of local clubs to nominate someone who is making a significant impact at their club for the 2024 Toyota National Volunteer Awards.

The awards comprise of 13 categories to recognise volunteers who have made outstanding contributions to community football.

2024 Nomination Categories include:
Toyota AFL Community Volunteer; Toyota Young Leader of the Year (Under 25 years of age); Toyota Community Club of the Year; NAB AFL Auskick Volunteer of the Year; AFL Diversity Ambassador of the Year; AFL Disability Inclusion Ambassador of the Year; AFL National Community Umpiring Service Award; AFL Community Coaches of the Year (Women & Men); AFL Schools – Teacher of the Year; AFL Schools – School of the Year; AFL National Community Football Media Award; AFL National Community Football Photography Award.

All nominees will receive a recognition certificate, with state winners being recognised at the 2024 AFL Victoria state awards function and will receive a $200 e-gift voucher.

The 13 national winners will receive a once-in-a-lifetime VIP package to attend the 2024 Toyota AFL Grand Final at the MCG. The 2024 Toyota AFL National Community Volunteer of the Year and Toyota Young Leader of the Year will also win a Toyota Corolla Hatch SX Hybrid valued at approx. $40,289.00.

Nominations close at 11:59pm AEST on Monday 8 July. 

More information and a nomination form can be found HERE