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Volunteering in Queensland

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Volunteering at your local footy club is about being apart of something bigger than yourself. 
 
Community footy clubs rely on volunteers to create opportunities for people to play, connect and belong. In return, volunteers gain friendships, new skills, and a strong sense of purpose. 
 
You can get involved with your local club, register now!
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AFL Merit Award

The AFL Merit Award recognises volunteers with 10 or more years of outstanding service to community Australian Football. This award is designed to reward those who have outstanding influence on the game. 
 
Nominations for the AFL Merit Award are yet to open for 2026. Check back here shortly. 

Service to Queensland Football Award

The Service to Footy award is designed to formally recognise exceptional, long-term contributions of volunteers, committee members, and club leaders within our Queensland footballing community. 
 
Nominations for this award are now open!
Nominate and view the criteria here

National Volunteer Awards

Each year the AFL recognise volunteers/administrators for their outstanding contribution to Australian Football through the Toyota AFL National Volunteer Awards. 
 
The various category nominations will first be considered for the Queensland Volunteer Awards. The Queensland winners are then considered as a part of the AFL National Awards. Wonderful recognition & prizes are on offer to the various category winners. 
 
Nominations are now open!
nominate that special volunteer here