Local Champion Awards return for 2024

The time has come to get around the champions in your club and celebrate the people doing great things on and off the pitch with the return of the Northern NSW Football Local Champion Awards for 2024. 

The NNSWF Local Champion Awards are a monthly shout out to individuals and teams who make a difference across the football family.

NNSWF are shining the floodlights on these legends to recognise and reward their commitment to their club, community and football in the region. 

The first nominations for 2024 are now open for April.

NNSWF Project Manager - Club Development Phillip Andrews said the Local Champion Awards were a fantastic opportunity to recognise some of the most valuable people in our football community. 

"Community football clubs are the heart of our game and they are filled with so many incredible, selfless people," Andrews said. 

"These people deserve the opportunity to be recognised for their contribution and I'm so happy we are able to make that happen through the Local Champion Awards.

"This is a fantastic way for any person associated with football in our region to nominate a recipient and recognise the contribution that they make to the game."

About the NNSW Local Champion Awards

  • Six awards per month across northern NSW
  • Delivered monthly between April and September
  • Award nominations reviewed by a Northern NSW Football selection panel
  • Monthly award winners automatically qualify for the annual Local Champion Awards in October 

Award categories

  • Club
  • Coach
  • Player
  • Referee
  • Team
  • Volunteer
  • Hall of Fame (annual award category)

Prizes 

  • Monthly Local Champion Awards trophy

Process

  • Nominations open the first week of each month
  • Award winners announced the last week of the month

How to enter