Community Sporting Club of the Year

Nominations for the Victorian Sport Awards open 13 January 2027.

Presented by:

This award recognises the outstanding contribution made in 2026 by a community sporting club, team or organisation who has demonstrated a strong commitment to encourage and support participation in sport and active recreation, including breaking down barriers that may be created by age, cultural diversity, ability, gender, religious belief or sexual orientation.

Eligibility:

To be eligible to be considered in this category, the club must:

• Be affiliated with a State Sporting Association

Selection Criteria:

1. Demonstrated achievement to make their club welcoming, safe and inclusive
2. Demonstrated increase in participation
3. Engagement of young people within their community
4. Engaging women and girls as leaders as well as participants
5. Promoting injury prevention and participant safety

Selection Process & Voting:

For all information regarding selection and voting processes, return to the nominations information page here.

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