THE AWARDS
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 AFL National Volunteer Awards.
The various category nominations will first be considered at State / Territory level. State / Territory winners are then considered as part of the AFL National Awards. Wonderful recognition & prizes are on offer to the various category winners.

2023 CATEGORIES
- Toyota AFL Community Volunteer
- NEW: Young Leader of the Year (Under 25 years of age)
- NEW: Community Club of the Year
- NAB AFL Auskick Volunteer
- AFL Diversity Ambassador
- AFL Disability Inclusion Volunteer
- AFL National Community Umpiring Service
- AFL Community Coaches (Male & Female)
- AFL School Ambassadors (Male & Female)
- NEW: AFL National Community Football Media Award
- NEW: AFL National Community Football Photography Award

PREVIOUS WINNERS
Nomination period for State / National awards: (Mid-May to end of July annually).
Links to judging criteria, terms & conditions and the entry form will be available here throughout the nomination period.
Check out these articles / videos for details of past National winners:
- 2022 - Scott Flynn (St Pats Old Collegians FC, TAS)
- 2021 - Shane Harris (Karratha Kats, WA)
- 2020 - Ron & Beryl Banbury (Catani FC, VIC)
