2026 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.
ASC Sport Volunteer of the Year Award winners
Year | Winner | Organisation |
|---|---|---|
2025 | Veronica Treloar | Williamstown Swimming & Life Saving Club (VIC) |
2024 | Julie Keillor | Shepparton Canoe Club (VIC) |
2023 | Elysa Oliveri | Blowfly & Thornleigh Cricket Clubs (NSW) |
2022 | Nicole Williams | Brighton Cricket Club (SA) |
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 (40%)
- 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 (30%)
- Innovation and adaptability. Evidence of creative, forward-thinking, or adaptive approaches to meet evolving needs in sport and community (20%)
- Inspiration and legacy. How their story, leadership and actions have inspired others to volunteer and created a lasting and positive change (10%)
- Demonstrated commitment to the values of Australian sport. Upholding fairness, integrity, inclusion, and respect in all aspects of their sport volunteering (unweighted, eligibility requirement only)
Award Eligibility
To be eligible to be nominated for the 2026 ASC Sport Volunteer of the Year Award, a nominee must meet at least one of the below requirements:
- 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 as part of a sport program or event
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