Nominations are now open for the 2025 WA Football Volunteer of the Year Awards

The Volunteer of the Year award is a significant initiative undertaken by WA Football and supported by The Sunday Times, to recognise the invaluable contribution of volunteers to the development and success of our great game.

Nominate a volunteer today by visiting: Thankavolunteer.com.au

Nominations can be made in the following categories:

WA Football Volunteer | recognises an individual who has given their time and effort to support the football community. This could include helping to organise events, fundraising, or other volunteer activities.

NAB AFL Auskick Volunteer | recognises an individual who has gone above and beyond to support the Auskick program.  

Community Club Coach| recognises a community Coach, Assistant Coach or Coach Coordinator who has shown exceptional leadership, commitment, and dedication to their role and the sport of football.

Community Umpiring Service | recognises an umpire who has consistently demonstrated fair play, sportsmanship, and professionalism while officiating games.

Disability Inclusion Ambassador | recognises the outstanding work of a volunteer in promoting the inclusion of people with disability in football.

Diversity Ambassador | recognises the outstanding work of a volunteer that has been able to promote inclusion for Indigenous and/or Multicultural communities in football.

AFL School Ambassador | recognises an individual who has made a significant contribution to their school community through football.

Young Volunteer | recognises an individual aged 15 - 25 years who has made an outstanding voluntary commitment over the past year and positively impacted the lives of others.

Club of the Year | recognises a football club that goes above and beyond to support its players, volunteers, families and wider community instilling a positive club culture and a safe and inclusive environment.

All category winners will be entered into the Toyota AFL National Volunteer of the Year award.