WA Football Volunteer of the Year

The Optus WA Football Volunteer of the Year has become a prestigious award on the WA Football calendar. The Award had humble beginnings in WA and has now been adopted nationally with nearly 750 nominations state-wide last year. The importance of volunteers cannot be underestimated. They enrich our society, bring us together as a community, and help keep businesses and organisations afloat. For this reason, Optus prides itself in being associated with the unsung heroes who enhance the lives of others and inspire the WA football community. We’re ecstatic with our partnership with the WAFC, as we’re aware footy is an important part of the WA community providing us with a great way to connect with West Australians through a sport we all love.

Nomination Form

Award Categories

Select one of the award categories *

Community Club Volunteer

The Community Club Volunteer award recognises the outstanding work of a volunteer within the grassroots environment of local football in their local community. The following criteria will be used to assess nominations;

Provide examples of this volunteer going above and beyond for your Club*1000 characters limit

Describe how this volunteer has been an ambassador for the game of football*1000 characters limit

Summary of volunteer history*1000 characters limit

NAB AFL Auskick Volunteer

The NAB AFL Auskick Volunteer award recognises exemplary stewardship, practice and dedication to the NAB AFL Auskick program. To be nominated for the NAB AFL Auskick Volunteer of the Year award, the nominee will engage with players, parents and stakeholders; showcase unique and interesting delivery methods; and exhibit a demonstrable level of stewardship for the NAB AFL Auskick program.

Why does the nominee volunteer at Auskick?*1000 characters limit

How did the nominee make the Auskick sessions fun for the kids?*1000 characters limit

Has the nominee built ties with local football clubs, schools or other organisations to help promote Auskick in the community?*1000 characters limit

Additional comments (How has the nominee helped grow the centre/program? How does the nominee engage other parents to help with the program?)*1000 characters limit

What do they enjoy about the program?*1000 characters limit

AFL Diversity Ambassador

To be nominated for the AFL Diversity Volunteer Award you must show how you have connected and added value to Communities within your club. Describe how the volunteers outstanding work has promoted the inclusion of People of All Cultures in football.

Describe how this volunteer has created a welcoming environment and inclusion within the wider community or local club*1000 characters limit

Summarise the major achievements of this volunteer during 2019-2020*1000 characters limit

Describe how this volunteer has created a welcoming environment and inclusion within the wider community or local club*1000 characters limit

Describe how this volunteer has fostered equality within the club*1000 characters limit

AFL School Ambassador (Both Primary & Secondary Awards)

The AFL School National Ambassador of the year award recognises the outstanding work of volunteers within schools in promoting Australian Rules Football. The following criteria will be used to assess nominations and select state and territory winners;

Describe the brand-new initiative/s this School Ambassador implemented in 2019-2020. 1000 characters limit

Describe how this School Ambassador has been inclusive (gender, ability, skill, knowledge, culture) in 2019-2020*1000 characters limit

Describe how this School Ambassador shared their football knowledge with other school staff in 2019-2020.*1000 characters limit

Describe how this School Ambassador connected with the wider community and/or local football clubs in 2019-2020*1000 characters limit

AFL All Abilities Volunteer

The All Abilities Volunteer award recognises the outstanding work of a volunteer in promoting the inclusion of People of All Abilities in football. The volunteer may identify as having a disability themselves however that is not a requirement of the award. The following criteria, as it relates to the inclusion of People of All Abilities in football will be used to assess nominations;

Describe a positive impact on a club/organisation e.g. membership, financial viability, new programs implemented, major events conducted etc*1000 characters limit

Provide examples of leading initiatives, displaying teamwork, driving innovation, and exercising exceptional leadership*1000 characters limit

How does this volunteer mentor new volunteers, players and/or club members?1000 characters limit

Describe how this person creates a healthy club/League culture which provides a fair, safe, and inclusive environment*1000 characters limit

Go for 2&5 Junior Coach

To be nominated for this award you must be an accredited CoachAFL member in good standing, must be currently coaching and must present a positive image of the role of the coach. The nominated coach must demonstrate sound coaching principles and coaching plans in-line with the WAFC requirements and is involved in ongoing coach education.

Which team is the nominee coaching (Year 3 - Year 12)?*

Provide examples of how the coach has achieved these and how they promote a positive game day environment*1000 characters limit

Describe how the nominated coach has contributed to the club outside coaching their team*1000 characters limit

Describe how the coach has demonstrated sound coaching principles such as good planning, player engagement, player centred training sessions etc*1000 characters limit

Describe what the coaching box of the nominated coach looks, and sounds like on game day*1000 characters limit

Coaching History at your Club*1000 characters limit

Senior Coach

What level is the nominee coaching?*

Provide examples of the coaches achievements and how they promote a positive game day environment*1000 characters limit

Describe how the nominated coach has contributed to the club outside coaching their team*1000 characters limit

Describe how the coach has demonstrated sound coaching principles such as good planning, player engagement, player centred training sessions etc*1000 characters limit

Describe what the coaching box of the nominated coach looks and sounds like on game day*1000 characters limit

Coaching History at your Club*1000 characters limit

Community Umpire Service

The AFL National Community Umpiring Service Award recognises the outstanding work of an Umpire or Umpire Coach within the grassroots environment of community football in their region.

Describe how the nominated umpire has been an ambassador for Umpiring at the Community Football level*1000 characters limit

Describe how this umpire has made a positive impact on Umpiring at their local level which may include Umpire membership, financial viability, new programs implemented, increasing diversity and inclusion etc*1000 characters limit

Describe how this umpire Is a proactive and positive contributor to both the Umpiring in the Football Community and is aligned with the AFL's values and Umpiring strategies.*1000 characters limit

Nominee Information

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Years of Service

Nominator Information

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