Each year, these awards celebrate the dedication, passion, and achievements of individuals and organisations who make netball thrive across Queensland. Peer-nominated, the awards shine a light on those who embody the values of our sport - from inclusivity and leadership to commitment and community spirit.
This year, the Spirit of Netball Award has drawn outstanding finalists whose contributions reflect the very best of our game.
Kirsty Germon (Northern Gold Coast Netball Association), Taylah Steger (Monto Netball Association) and Rachelle Swan (Pine Rivers Netball Association) have each inspired their communities with their dedication, leadership and unwavering love for netball.
In 2025, the Community Awards will be celebrated as part of the Netball Queensland Leaders Conference at the University of Queensland on Saturday, 11 October, with presentations woven throughout the program before culminating at the concluding cocktail celebration.
It’s a chance to recognise the people and organisations who are the heartbeat of netball - from officials and coaches to inclusive programs, associations and clubs.
2025 Netball Queensland Community Award finalists
- Netball For All: Nanango & District Netball Association; Whitsunday Netball Association; Bundaberg Netball Association
- Community Official of the Year: Sophie Dillon (Pine Rivers Netball Association); Lisa Harm (Lockyer Valley Netball); Stacey Joseph (Gladstone Netball Association)
- Community Coach of the Year: Chris Beckett (Darling Downs Panthers); Ellie Cusack (Tweed Netball Association); Ben Lee (Townsville City Netball Association)
- Community Organisation of the Year (less than 500 people): Saints Netball Club (Townsville); Tablelands Netball Association; Dalby Netball Association
- Community Organisation of the Year (more than 500 people): Hinterland District Netball Association; Kingaroy Netball Association; Capricorn Coast Netball Association
- Woolworths NetSetGO Centre of the Year: Caloundra District Netball Association; Kingaroy Netball Association; Fassifern Netball Association
- Spirit of Netball (Youth): Emma Frohmuller (Caloundra District Netball Association); Imogen Anderson (Bundaberg Netball Association); Holly Garrity (Downey Park Netball Association and QCNA)
- Spirit of Netball: Kirsty Germon (Northern Gold Coast Netball Association); Taylah Steger (Monto Netball Association); Rachelle Swan (Pine Rivers Netball Association)
For more on the Leaders Conference and Community Awards and to purchase tickets, click here.
