Member Federation awards
Community Player of the Year – Joey Powell (Northern NSW Football)
A fabulous mentor who displays exemplary behaviour on and off the pitch, Joey Powell is a big reason why women’s playing numbers are increasing within the league.
Nominated: Gemma Layfield (Football Queensland), Mawa Sumaoro (Adelaide University Soccer Club / FFSA), Letica McKenna (NTC U19 / Football West), Candela Ferreyra Bas (Football Victoria)
Community Female Coach of the Year – Louise McColl (Football Victoria)
Louise McColl has been an outstanding role model for the women’s game since moving from the UK, where she coached Warrington Town Ladies.
McColl was appointed Technical Director for the Bendigo Amateur Soccer League, balancing this with her role coaching boys aged 9-15 for Football Victoria. Dedicated to self-improvement, she is currently undertaking her A-Licence in Canberra.
Nominated: Fiona Smith (Football NSW), Alexandra Macdonald (Adelaide University Soccer Club / FFSA), Dani Brady (Football Queensland), Tia Campbell (NNSW Football), Lisa Tana (Balcatta FC / Football West)
Community Female Administrator of the Year – Bethwyn Watt (Abrolhos FC / Football West)
Bethwyn Watt’s work in establishing and founding Abrolhos FC in September 2016, after noticing a shortage of clubs, highlights her thirst for growing the game in her community.
She also holds a position on the Geraldton Junior Soccer Association and coordinates programs helping children from remote country towns get active in the wider football community.
Nominations: Michelle Clarke (Kings Langley FC / Football NSW), Helen Doufos (Adelaide University Soccer Club / FFSA), Kerry Gray (Football Queensland), Lauren Fairfull (Greta Branxton FC / NNSW Football), Zainab Mohammed (Football Federation NT), Ashlee Good (Football Victoria)
Community Female Referee of the Year – Chloe Gray (Football NSW)
A referee with the MDF Referees Association for six years, Chloe Gray has officiated at all levels, including the women’s first grade grand final for the past three years and senior men’s football.
Gray took on the role of female liaison officer in the association and is a valuable mentor to up-and-coming junior referees, establishing a positive culture of respect among her peers.
Nominations: Caitlin Troy (Football Queensland), Jamie Van Dijk (FFSA), Samantha Newell (NNSW Football), Alex Billeter (Football Federation NT), Caleigh Ormerod (Football West), Lauren Riddel (Football Victoria)
Community Male Champion of the Year – Shane Cole (Football West)
Shane Cole single-handedly raised more than $7700 in sponsorship for Collie Power Soccer Club to get Westfield Matilda Sam Kerr to do a coaching clinic.
The impact of the session was amazing and inspired former players and junior girls alike to step up to the senior ranks. Shane is in his 30th year at the club and has been president for seven of those years.
Nominations: Lee McGowan (Football Queensland), Derryn Nix (NNSW Football), Bruce Stalder (Football Federation NT), Mick Da Silva (Football NSW)
rebel Female Football Award Winners
W-League / A-League Category:
| Award | Name | Club |
| rebel Role Model Award | Ally Green | Sydney FC |
| Female Coach of the Year | Mel Andreatta | Brisbane Roar |
| Female Administrator of the Year | Nicola Browne | Newcastle Jets |
| Female Fan of the Year | Chris McAlister | Brisbane Roar |
| Male Champion of the Year | Jeff Hopkins | Melbourne Victory |
Member Federation Category:
| Award | Name | Member Federation |
| Female Player of the Year | Joey Powell | Northern NSW Football |
| Female Coach of the Year | Louise McColl | Football Victoria |
| Female Administrator of the Year | Bethwyn Wyatt | Football West |
| Female Referee of the Year | Chloe Gray | Football NSW |
| The Male Champion of the Year | Shane Cole | Football West |
