Congratulations to our October Volunteer of the Month, Stanthorpe United FC President Brian Westerhout.

As both Club President and coach of the Men’s team, Brian is welcoming and supportive of all members and is always the first to step in and get the job done, regardless of the task.

He is regularly seen marking and mowing the fields, helping in the canteen or on the BBQ and in attendance at all club meetings and events.

Brian’s attitude and perspective is purely for the benefit and holistic development of the club, and he works hard to ensure Stanthorpe United is never pushed to the side even with his work commitments.

Congratulations to our September Volunteer of the Month, Parkside United Junior FC Vice President Luke Saunders.

In his 10+ years volunteering at the club in various roles including Vice President, coach and groundsman, Luke has helped the club grow from 50 juniors to 170 while also strengthening football in the region.

Congratulations to our August Volunteer of the Month, Atherton Eagles FC Vice President Jason Cummings.

Jason contributes many hours to the club each week and is a dedicated and passionate volunteer.

In addition to his role as Vice President, he is also coach of the Under 14/15 side and groundsman, and was the driving force behind the establishment of the Atherton Eagles’ Women’s team.

Jason is always looking for ways to keep improving and growing the club, and was instrumental in the introduction of the annual Geoff Hoad Memorial Cup at the club.

Congratulations to our July Volunteer of the Month, UQFC Men’s Football Coordinator Josh Bickle.

Josh has been a valued member of the UQFC community for a number of years, and puts in a tremendous amount of effort pre-season, mid-season and off-season to coordinate men’s football at the club.

In his role as Men’s Football Coordinator, Josh coordinates coaches, manages athletes, organises merchandise sales, maintains the grounds, coaches, volunteers as ground official and liaises with the Executive Committee.

In what little spare time he has, he also makes himself available to help out at their junior club’s grounds.

Josh is available at a moment’s notice to talk to coaches, players, parents and club members and is an advocate for his players, and the club describes his contributions as “immeasurable.”

Proudly presenting our June Volunteer of the Month from Magpies Crusaders Football Club, Belinda Kennell.

Proudly presenting our June Volunteer of the Month, Clinton FC’s Ross Booth.

Ross is always the first one to raise his hand to help with anything the club needs. In addition to coaching a junior side at the club, driving the bus for the Premier teams and setting up the fields, Ross has also recently become a referee!

Proudly presenting our April Volunteer of the Month, Buderim Wanderers Football Club Brigitte DeCourcey.

Brigitte has been volunteering with the Wanderers since the 80’s. She raised her children whilst working in the canteen, beat a life threatening disease and remains a committee member to this day. She is extremely dedicated and committed to the club who absolutely cherish her.

Read the full story on Brigitte here.

Congratulations to our FQ Volunteer of the Month for March, Frenchville Football Club’s Janice Day.

A dedicated volunteer, Janice was an integral member of the club throughout the 2020 season, ensuring they were meeting COVID Safe requirements through the keeping of attendance registers while also attending all senior training sessions and matches throughout the year.

Congratulations to our February Volunteer of the Month, USQ Football Club President Tiffany Burstow.

Tiffany is described as a great asset to the club who always produces positive outcomes, and in addition to her role as President also manages player and coach recruitment as the MiniRoos Coordinator while playing for USQ FC in the Premier Ladies Team.

Football Queensland (FQ) is pleased to announce Cecil Newman and Bryan Graff as the Volunteers of the Month for October and November.

Newman and Graff have each dedicated over 20 years to maintaining the fields at Norbridge Park in Rockhampton, and were nominated to the Academy of Awesome by Football Queensland Central’s Kerry Gray.

“Nothing is ever a problem for Cecil and Bryan, especially this year with the changes to COVID-19 regulations,” Gray said.

“Both men worked hard to change the fields around, put out the marking and make sure the kids could play on Saturday morning.

“They are both true gentlemen of the game and people who definitely deserve the Volunteer of the Month award.”

Newman, who is in his 80s, and Graff who turned 90 in November were named joint Volunteers of the Year this year in the Football Queensland Central Awards Week due to their significant contributions to football in the region.

Football Queensland (FQ) is pleased to announce Across the Waves FC Secretary Renee Bock as the Volunteer of the Month for September.

Bock was nominated to the Academy of Awesome by Across the Waves FC President Paul Murphy.

“Renee goes over and above her role as Secretary,” Murphy said.

“She was instrumental in rolling out our COVID plan at the football club and football wouldn’t have happened as smoothly as it did if it hadn’t been for Renee.

“Renee has also recently given up her position to play football to make room for some newer recruits to join our club.

“Renee is a true club champion and has a can-do attitude.”

Renee has been involved in football for over 20 years, playing, coaching and watching her kids and husband play.

“What I love most about volunteering is being able to give back to the wonderful game that’s done a lot for me and my kids over the years,” Bock said.

“It really is a wonderful experience and I really recommend it to anyone.”