Community Awards
The Queensland Rugby League Community Awards are a great way to recognise and acknowledge the tremendous contribution participants, volunteers and clubs make to keep the greatest game of all prospering in Queensland.
In 2022, there are five community awards with monthly prizes:
XXXX Community Club Award
The XXXX Community Club Award recognises and rewards a community rugby league club that has enhanced participation and enjoyment of rugby league and goes above and beyond to make a positive impact in their community.
Nominations for the 2022 XXXX Community Club Award have now closed.
The 2021 XXXX Community Club of the Year and the 2021 NRL Community Club Award winner was the Barcaldine Sandgoannas. Watch their story below.
'What they're most proud of is what they've done for their community'
Shell V-Power Volunteer Award
The Shell V-Power Volunteer Award recognises and rewards a rugby league volunteer who has shown exceptional service to the game, made a measurable difference in their community and actively displays the QRL values - we are positive, we are united, we are inclusive, we are disciplined.
Nominations for the 2022 Shell V-Power Volunteer Award have now closed.
The 2021 Shell V-Power Volunteer of the Year was Neil Redfern. Watch his story below.
'Neil is the fabric that blankets rugby league in the Northern Districts'
Harvey Norman Female Contribution Award
The Harvey Norman Female Contribution Award recognises and rewards exceptional service to the female game that has made a measurable difference to women's rugby league in Queensland.
Nominations for the 2022 Harvey Norman Female Contribution Award have now closed.
The 2021 Harvey Norman Female Contribution Award recipient and 2021 NRL Women In League Award winner was Gillian Bann. Watch her story below.
'She's a great inspiration to all females in the game'
Auswide Bank Community Program Award
The Auswide Bank Community Program Award recognises and rewards excellent and innovative community programs - coordinated by clubs and/or leagues - which significantly improve outcomes for their community and foster a culture of learning, supporting and sharing of excellent practice.
Nominations for the 2022 Auswide Bank Community Program Award have now closed.
The 2021 Auswide Bank Community Program of the Year was Murgon Mustangs' domestic violence awareness and prevention round.
'The program has really encouraged people to speak up'
Ned Australian Whisky Community Coach Award
The Ned Australian Whisky Community Coach Award recognises and rewards a community rugby league coach who goes above and beyond to display the QRL values - we are positive, we are united, we are inclusive, we are disciplined - to better rugby league in Queensland.
Nominations for the 2022 Ned Australian Whisky Community Coach Award have now closed.
The 2021 Community Coach of the Year was Nathan Woods. Watch his story below.
'He has such a positive impact on their attitude'
Queensland Rugby League respects and honours the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on.
