2023 Hostplus SANFL Volunteer of the Year Award

Submissions closed at midnight 17 July 2023 (ACST).

The SANFL Hostplus Volunteer of the Year Award aims to highlight those individuals who have provided notable voluntary service to community football in South Australia.

Nominees must satisfy the following to qualify:

  • Must have given notable voluntary service to Australian Football in South Australia
  • Must be a willing, voluntary contributor, having received no income from football (NB honoraria excepted).
  • 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

The winner will receive:

  • The David Shipway AM Medal and title of SANFL Hostplus Volunteer of the Year
  • 1 night of accommodation for two people at the Serafino Winery McLaren vale, including a 3-course dinner and breakfast. During your stay, you will be provided with the use of a brand-new luxury Kia vehicle to explore the famous wine region in style
  • 2 x Ultimate Football Memberships, including reserved seats to all AFL Home games (excluding finals) in season 2024
  • Courtesy of the AFL – a $200 e-gift voucher (prepaid Mastercard). The voucher will be redeemable anywhere in Australia where Mastercard is accepted

The winner of the SANFL Hostplus Volunteer of the Year Award will be nominated as the South Australian entry for the TOYOTA AFL Volunteer of the Year Award.

CLICK HERE to view TOYOTA AFL Volunteer Award Terms & Conditions

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