Congratulations to the 2022 Darling Downs Regional Award Winners across four categories – Community, Competitions, Service to Football and Referees.
Winners were nominated for their exemplary performance and contribution to the local football community within the region. Regional winners in the Community, Service to Football and Referee categories are automatically considered for nomination for the State Awards within their category which will be presented at the Football in Queensland Awards night.
Click on the categories below to learn more about the winners:
FQPL 3 Men
- Player of the Year – Riley Lobwein (St Albans)
- Coach of the Year – Jamie McMillan (Willowburn FC)
- Goalkeeper of the Year – Matt Eilers (Willowburn FC)
- Golden Boot – Jok Ayii (West Wanderers)
- Team of the Season
FQPL 3 Women
- Player of the Year – Kiama Gray (Willowburn FC)
- Coach of the Year – Mark Fildes (Willowburn FC)
- Goalkeeper of the Year – Kirsty O’Toole (Rockville Rovers)
- Golden Boot – Madison Lockwood (Rockville Rovers)
- Team of the Season
Community Awards
- Junior Team of the Year – Rockville Rumblers u16/17
- Senior Team of the Year – Dalby Tigers Division 2 Men
- Coach of the Year Female – Lauren Mangan (Nanango Panthers)
- Coach of the Year Male – Scott Teakle (West Wanderers)
- Community Club of the Year – Willowburn FC
Service to Football
- Protect Our Game Service Award (Individual) – Alicia Fitzpatrick (USQFC)
- Protect Our Game Service Award (Club) – USQFC
- Volunteer of the Year – Megan Smith (Pittsworth Vikings)
- Service to Football Platinum Award – Brendan Stibbard (Rockville Rovers)
- Service to Football Gold Award – Neil Newman (Ballandean)
Referee Awards
- In Support of Young Referees (Mentor) – Andrew Eiser
- Senior Referee of the Year – Joel Essex
- Junior Referee of the Year – Brayden Lowery
- Community Referee of the Year – Andrew Eiser
- Assistant Referee of the Year – Lachlan Montgomery
