AFLVM WOMEN’S COMPETITION AWARDS NOMINATIONS
To recognise and celebrate the achievements of people involved in Women’s Over 35’s Football, awards are given through the AFL Masters Victorian Metropolitan Superules Football League (AFLVM). As a pioneering competition for women over 35, from the first match in 2018 to the current 2024 season, the Awards are an opportunity to acknowledge and showcase outstanding contributions.
Despite the passionate support by women of Australian Football throughout its history, the women’s game itself has suffered from the lack of attention, investment and institutional support. Women’s football has a rich history, and many significant contributions from individuals have led us to where we are today. Some stories are well documented, others may only be known to a handful of people.
Recognition at these Awards are an opportunity to share these stories more widely.
There are four AFLVM Women’s Competition Awards being recognised in 2024:
- Lynn Smith Medal - “The feeling never left me – I just wanted to play”
- John Crennan Volunteer of the Year
- Women’s Over 35’s Non-Contact Player/Contributor of the Year
- Coach of the Year
TO NOMINATE:
We are now seeking nominations for this year’s Awards. To submit your nomination/s, go to: https://forms.office.com/r/5ARDvMHSpM
Please note the Nominee’s name and affiliated club. If you know them personally, describe your relationship to them. Then, include a short 100 word summary (see thought prompters below) as to why you are nominating, including:
- How does your nominee’s role and contribution stand out from others?
- What was it like before they started their role? How has the situation improved?
- What difference did they make to the club, the competition or the community?
- What obstacles or challenges did they overcome? How did they go above and beyond?
- How have they earned the respect of others and become a role model in their field?
- What do they do that puts them in the top level of achievement in their field?
Nominations close Friday 23 August!
Our Awards Nominations Committee will consist of: Dr Tope Adepoyibi (AFLVM Director), Peta Searle (AFLVM Director), Kylie O’Reilly (Northside Lions) and Jen Pitson (AFLVM General Manager).
All Awards will be presented at the 2024 AFLVM Women’s Competition Grand Final being held at Port Melbourne Colt’s home ground at JL Murphy Reserve, Port Melbourne on Saturday 7 September.