2025 WA Football Facility of the Year Award – Nominations Open

Nominations for the 2025 WA Football Facility of the Year Award are now open.

Now in its third year, the annual award recognises best practice in community football facility development across the State.

The award aims to promote and celebrate the provision of well positioned, welcoming, accessible, fit for purpose football facilities that support our growing game’s strategic priorities.

Western Australia’s winning project will be nominated for the National AFL Ken Gannon Community Football Facilities Awards.

To be eligible the project must have direct links and benefit to an Australian Rules Football club in Western Australia and should deliver one or more of the following WA Football Strategic Facility Targets:

• Lighting – Provide a minimum 100 lux lighting at all primary club ovals.
• Gender Neutral Amenities – All venues to provide suitable amenities for all participants.
• New Facilities – Partner with government to deliver new ovals and amenities in growth areas.

Eligible nominating organisations are:

• Community Football & Sporting Clubs
• Local Government Organisations
• Schools or Universities
• WAFL Clubs

The project works must have been completed within the past twelve (12) months, with the venue accessible for the 2025 season.

Nominations for the 2025 award are now open and close on August 24.

You can apply now by clicking here

Award guidelines are available here