2025 ASC Sport Volunteer of the Year

2025 ASC Sport Volunteer of the Year

The ASC Sport Volunteer of the Year award recognises a volunteer who has made an outstanding contribution to a sporting organisation, club, team or program over the previous year. The nominee is inclusive, community-focused and helps to create a positive legacy. The volunteer gives their time selflessly and without financial gain.

Nominations Open: Monday 6th October, 2025

Nominations Close: Sunday 26th October, 2025

Finalists Announced: Monday 10th November, 2025

Winner Announced: Friday 5th December, 2025

Award Criteria

• The impact of the volunteer's work within their organisation / club / team. The tangible difference the volunteer has made to the functioning, culture and success of their immediate sporting environment.
• The impact of the volunteer's work to the broader community. How their contribution has strengthened community connection, inclusion, health, wellbeing, or resilience beyond their immediate sporting organisation.
• Demonstrated commitment to the values of Australian sport. Upholding fairness, integrity, inclusion, and respect in all aspects of their sport volunteering.
• Innovation and adaptability. Evidence of creative, forward-thinking, or adaptive approaches to meet evolving needs in sport and community.
• Inspiration and legacy. How their story, leadership and actions have inspired others to volunteer and created a lasting and positive change.

Award Eligibility

• Volunteered for a local club or sporting organisation affiliated with a recognised state or national sporting organisation
• Volunteered for a local club affiliated with Community Sport Australia, opens in a new tab
• Volunteered for one of the eight State and Territory Institutes and Academies of Sport that comprise the National Institute Network
• Volunteered for the Australian Olympic Committee, opens in a new tab (AOC) Paralympics Australia, opens in a new tab (PA) or Commonwealth Games Australia, opens in a new tab (CGA). 
• Volunteered for a Play Well Affiliate organisation in a sport program or event

ASC Sport Volunteer of the Year Award winners

2024 ASC Sport Volunteer of the Year, Julie Keillor, pictured with 3 x Olympic gold medallist Jessica Fox