West Australian Football

Volunteers are the backbone of our great game, and underpin our competitions and environments throughout football in our state. Since the mid 80’s, the West Australian Football Commission has made "Volunteer Award" presentations to recognise those who have given long-term voluntary service to Australian Football at all levels.

In recent years these awards have formalized into the RAC WA Football Volunteer of the Year Award, now in its fourth year the prestigious award has been adopted nationally by the AFL.

In 2009 the WAFC in conjunction with the RAC will be awarding a Volunteer Award in each of the 17 Football Districts and Regions.  

Each of the District and Regional winners will be invited with guest to the 2009 Sandover Medal, where each of the District and Regional winners will be acknowledged for their efforts amongst some of Western Australia’s footballs finest contributors, and the overall State winner of the RAC WA Football Volunteer of the Year will be announced.

The Overall State Winner of the RAC WA Volunteer of the Year will receive a trip for 2 to the 2009 AFL Grand Final, including Flights, Accommodation and Grand Final breakfast function.

To nominate someone that meets the selection criteria below and that you feel is fitting of the award; please complete the form online at the link below:

Nomination Form

Criteria for selection are as follows:

a) Must have given notable voluntary service to Australian Football.
b) Must be a willing, voluntary contributor, having received no income from football (NB honoraria excepted).
c) Must be an ambassador for the game of football who acts and works for the best interest of the game, never bringing the game into disrepute.

Thank you for your contribution to WA football, I look forward to receiving your nomination and your continued involvement for the remainder of 2009 and hopefully for many years to come.

Any inquiries can be directed to Glenn Morley, RAC Volunteers and Clubs Community Development Coordinator or email