2023 QRL Community Volunteer Awards

The 2023 QRL Community Volunteer Awards opened on March 1, this year we are doing things a little differently.  The award nominations will be open until March 31st, the winners will be announced throughout National Volunteer Week (May 15th – May 21st) and the winners for each category will win a State of Origin Experience!

The award categories are;

  • Volunteer of the Year

  • Club Administration of the Year

  • Club of the Year

  • Contribution to the Female Game

  • Community Social Responsibility Program of the Year

  • Community Coach of the Year

  • Young Person of the Year (12-24)

  • Match Official Community Award

 

The awards criteria are:

Volunteer of the Year

  • Inclusive - of everyone from all cultures and backgrounds

  • United – focuses on growing the game through leading by example, for all members of the club

  • Positive – focuses on ensuring everyone who takes part in rugby league in whatever capacity, enjoys the experience

  • Goes above and beyond

  • Approachable

 

Club Administration Of the Year

  • Governance compliance

  • Record keeping

  • Communication initiatives

  • Revenue initiatives

  • Transparency of best practice ideas

 

Community Club of the Year

  • Consideration of any PEP infringements

  • Consideration of governance compliance (player registrations, volunteer accreditations, blue cards)

  • Professionalism of the Club in their processes

  • The way the Club interacts with other clubs and their members/spectators

  • Commitment to planning i.e. – improving facilities, succession planning, recruitment, and retention

  • Community contribution

  • Inclusiveness of everyone (acknowledging all participants, minority groups and cultures)

 

Contribution to the Female Game

  • Commitment to developing female players

  • Advocating for the female game – thinking outside the box, improving facilities, education with regards to coaching females

  • Commitment to educating females in other aspects of the game including: committee positions, refereeing, coaching staff (sports trainers/leaguesafes)

  • Commitment to player welfare

  • Female programs

 

Community Social Responsibility Program of the Year

  • Player Development Framework adoption

  • Positive Environment Program education

  • State of Mind education

  • Support Squad adoption

  • Adaptive League initiatives

  • Environmental Responsibility initiatives/education

  • CALD - Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Programs

  • Other

 

Community Coach of the Year

  • Ensures all players are treated equally

  • Works with participants to make them good people, not just good players – influencing them to be part of the team, club, and community

  • Compliant with accreditation

  • Puts player safety first

  • Leading by example – having integrity, being dependable, kind and inclusive

 

Young person of the Year

  • Aged between 12-24

  • Positive contribution to the game of Rugby League and the wider community

  • Contributes to several facets of the game

 

Match Official Community Award 

  • Shown exceptional service to the Rugby League Officiating at a community level

  • Strong advocacy of the officiating pathway

  • Commitment to the support and development of other match officials 

 

Who should I nominate?

This awards campaign is designed to recognise and celebrate the key contributions that volunteers make to maintain and grow rugby league each week across Queensland. It should be noted that when nominating people for these awards, the activities are not limited to the work the nominated volunteer has done in 2023 but recognises their valuable work and accomplishments over their whole period of volunteering.

 

How do I nominate?

 

What happens for me, if the person I nominate wins?

The author of the winning nomination for each category, will receive a $200 Equipment Hub voucher (excluding QRL staff)

 

What does the winner for each category receive?

  • Tickets to State of Origin – Game 2 – Suncorp Stadium (Brisbane) – 21st June, 2023

  • Flights (if required)

  • Accommodation (one night)

  • Tour of Suncorp Stadium (game day)

  • Lunch with QRL staff (game day)

  • Tour of QRL Rugby League Central (game day)

  • Dinner (game day)

*prize pack is for category winner and a guest

 

Additional to the prize pack:

A story will be published on qrl.com.au about each of the category winners, and their contribution to rugby league in Queensland. 

Volunteers are the heart and soul of Community Rugby League, and we invite you to nominate those within your Club/League/Referee’s Association, so that their contribution can be recognised and celebrated.

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