Know a standout volunteer, coach, umpire or local legend?
Now’s your chance to recognise their impact and put them forward for a TOYOTA AFL National Volunteer Award. With thanks to Toyota, there’s incredible category prizes up for grabs, including the keys to a brand new Toyota.
With 13 categories to choose from, take a look and nominate someone deserving today.
HOW TO NOMINATE
Got someone in mind? Perfect!
Click below, tell us why they’re amazing, and hit submit – it’s that easy.
WA nominations can be made via a separate form here.
THE PRIZES UP FOR GRABS
Did we mention there are two brand new Toyota’s up for grabs? Alongside a 3 day experience to Melbourne for a money-can’t-buy 2026 Toyota AFL Grand Final experience, gift cards and MORE!
TWO MAJOR WINNERS: A brand new Toyota
ALL NATIONAL WINNERS: Return economy flights to Melbourne, a welcome dinner, attend the AFL Grand Final parade and a ticket to the 2026 Toyota AFL Grand Final
EACH STATE/ TERRITORY WINNER: $200 e-gift card
Winners start locally, then go for the big stage! First, nominations are judged in each State and Territory. From there, the winners move on to the national awards – where even bigger recognition and prizes await!
2026 Categories
TOYOTA AFL Community Volunteer of the Year; TOYOTA AFL Young Leader of the Year (Under 25 years of age); TOYOTA AFL Community Club of the Year; NAB AFL Auskick Volunteer of the Year; NAB AFL Superkick Volunteer of the Year; AFL Diversity National Ambassador of the Year; AFL Disability Inclusion Ambassador of the Year; AFL National Community Umpiring Service Award; AFL Community Coaches of the Year (Women & Men); AFL Schools - Teacher of the Year; AFL Schools – School of the Year; AFL National Community Football Media Award; AFL National Community Football Photography Award.
Previous Winners
Check out these articles / videos for details of past National winners:
- 2025 - Samantha Saffioti (Roleystone Junior Football Club, WA)
- 2024 - Kellee Frazer (Gordon Football Netball Club, VIC)
- 2023 - Carissa Embling (Port Macquarie Magpies, NSW)
- 2022 - Scott Flynn (St Pats Old Collegians FC, TAS)
- 2021 - Shane Harris (Karratha Kats, WA) (pictured)
- 2020 - Ron & Beryl Banbury (Catani FC, VIC)