Celebrating the people, clubs and organisations who make community sport possible.
Nominations for the 2026 Community Sports Awards are now closed. We look forward to bringing you more updates on the 2027 South West Community Sports Awards in due course
Community Sport and Recreation Club Of The Year
Criteria: A club that is creating a welcoming, safe & Inclusive environment, that has demonstrated good governance, and growth in participation.
Community Impact Initiative of the Year
Criteria: Recognises a sport or recreation club, organisation or individual who has made significant impact within diversity, equity, inclusion and wellbeing, whilst driving broader visibility and awareness for the wider community
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Community Sport & Recreation Event Of The Year
Criteria: A community sport or recreation event that engages and activates the community.
Inclusive Participation Initiative of the Year
Criteria: A club or organisation that is creating participation opportunities for people with a disability
Youth Participation Initiative Of The Year
Criteria: A club or organisation that is creating participation opportunities for young people aged 0-25
Women's Participation Initiative Of The Year
Criteria: A club or organisation that is creating participation opportunities for women & girls to drive gender equity in sport.
Community Sport Leader: Women's Leader In Sport
Criteria: Recognises the leadership of a woman who has made an outstanding contribution to their club or sporting community.
Community Sport Leader: Emerging Leader In Sport
Criteria: Recognises an up-and-coming leader who has made an outstanding contribution to their club or sporting community.
Community Sports Leader: Coach of the Year
Criteria: An individual coach who has gone above and beyond, to create a positive club culture and empowers participants.
Community Sport Volunteer Of The Year Award - Corangamite
Criteria: Recognises a volunteer for their exceptional contribution to community sport and recreation.
Community Sport Volunteer Of The Year Award - Glenelg
Criteria: Recognises a volunteer for their exceptional contribution to community sport and recreation.
Community Sport Volunteer Of The Year Award - Moyne
Criteria: Recognises a volunteer for their exceptional contribution to community sport and recreation.
Community Sport Volunteer Of The Year Award - Southern Grampians
Criteria: Recognises a volunteer for their exceptional contribution to community sport and recreation.
Community Sport Volunteer Of The Year Award - Warrnambool
Criteria: Recognises a volunteer for their exceptional contribution to community sport and recreation.
Nominations close February 22nd 2026, at 11:59pm.
To nominate, fill in all fields in the form below. Detailed information on the individual award categories and criteria can be found below the form.
Applicants can nominate themselves or others and apply for more than one award category. Activities are to have occurred across the 2025 winter or summer seasons where applicable.
Email any supporting material or assets including photos, videos and media articles to sws@southwestsport.com.au
Be an individual involved in a sport or recreation club in south west Victoria.
Be a sport or recreation club or organisation based in south west Victoria.
