2026 Nominations have now closed
Nominations for the 2026 Toyota AFL National Volunteer Awards have now closed.
State and Territory will be notified by July 27 and National winners will be notified by August 10.
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)