WFNL Named Finalist for Netball Victoria Community Award
The Western Football Netball League is proud to announce it has been named a finalist in the Inclusive Netball Community of the Year, Presented by RACV category at the 2026 Netball Victoria Community Awards.
The prestigious awards celebrate the individuals, clubs, associations and communities that continue to make netball one of Victoriaā€™s most inclusive and welcoming sports. According to Netball Victoria, the awards recognise the people and organisations whose passion, dedication and commitment help create environments where everyone can belong and thrive.
The Western Football Netball League joins an outstanding group of finalists in the category, alongside Waverley Night Netball Association, Melbourne East Netball Association and St Michaels Netball Club, Traralgon.
Being recognised as a finalist is a significant achievement and reflects the ongoing work undertaken across the league to ensure netball remains accessible, welcoming and inclusive for all participants. From grassroots programs and community initiatives to creating opportunities for players, coaches, umpires, volunteers and supporters from all backgrounds, inclusivity remains at the heart of the WFNL’s netball competition.
This recognition belongs to every club, volunteer, official, coach, player and supporter who contributes to creating a positive and welcoming environment each week throughout the competition. Their efforts continue to strengthen the sense of community that makes the WFNL a special place to participate in netball.
The nomination also highlights the league’s commitment to providing opportunities for people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds to connect through sport while fostering a culture built on respect, belonging and community spirit.
The winners of the 2026 Netball Victoria Community Awards will be announced at the Netball Victoria Awards on Sunday, 18 October.
The Western Football Netball League congratulates all finalists across the award categories and thanks Netball Victoria for recognising the outstanding work being delivered in communities across the state. We are honoured to be acknowledged among Victoria’s leading netball communities and look forward to celebrating the achievements of the wider netball community later this month.
Read the full list of finalists via Netball Victoria’s announcement: “2026 Netball Victoria Community Awards finalists revealed.”