NRL Volunteer Of The Year /

As part of the NRL Community Awards presented by Westpac, the NRL Volunteer of the Year will have provided exceptional service to the game and made a measurable difference in their community.

The nominee must demonstrate the NRL's beliefs of we are: Inclusive, Positive, United and Disciplined, as well as a unique contribution to their community through rugby league.

Voting will commence later in 2024.

Prize Package:

• The winning prize package includes a $5,000 cash prize
• 2024 NRL Grand Final VIP experience +1
• Promotion of their community work across NRL platforms
• Award presentation in the local community
• $500 of Westpac footballs
• The nominator of the winning nomination also scores themselves a $500 cash prize.

Eligibility
Nominations are open to any registered volunteer within the Rugby League community i.e., coach, teacher, referee, club official, grounds keeper, club administrator, advocate etc.

• Registered volunteer.
• Must not have received payment for the activities nominated for.
• Must be of good standing in their community i.e. must not be serving any suspensions.

Criteria
The nominees must have demonstrated through their volunteer work the NRL’s beliefs that we are: Inclusive, Positive, United and Disciplined. 

The award criteria’s focus is primarily on the volunteer’s contribution for 2024 season, demonstrated through your responses to the following questions:

You can provide your answers to the nomination questions via a written or video response. For the written responses, a minimum of 150 words and a maximum of 300 words for each nomination criteria question is required. The more detail and thought put into the nomination, the more chance of being in the running.

1. What is the current role of the nominee within a rugby league context and the nature of work they undertake e.g., Coach, Referee Club Official, Club Administrator, Advocate?
2. Please describe how the volunteer has made a significant impact in their service to the game of rugby league. Please provide examples.
3. Please provide examples of how the volunteer has demonstrated the NRL’s beliefs of; Inclusive, Positive, United, and disciplined.
4. Outline any unique challenges or obstacles that were overcome to participate in volunteer work.

If you have any questions about the awards, contact communityawards@nrl.com.au