Submissions open Monday 26 October 2026 to Friday 19 February 2027
Finalists Announced Monday 15 March 2027
Awards Night Thursday, 10 June 2027 ICC, Sydney
2026 Video Stories
Bankstown Sports, Hay Services Club, Liverpool Catholic Club
Bankstown Sports: Hope for Homeless
Hay Services Club: A Small Club Making a Difference
Liverpool Catholic Club: Breaking Barriers on the Ice
Among the finalists, Bankstown Sports’ Hope for Homeless is delivering coordinated support to people experiencing homelessness in the Canterbury-Bankstown area, working with partners including Dignity, Vinnies Vans and Mission Australia. In regional NSW, Hay Services Club continues its long-standing focus on inclusion, supporting events like Rainbow on the Plains to bring their community together. Meanwhile, Liverpool Catholic Club’s Inclusive Skating Program is creating accessible recreational opportunities for children with disabilities, in partnership with organisations including Skate Ability and Guide Dogs NSW/ACT.
Parra Leagues, SS&A Albury, Wests Group Macarthur
Parra Leagues: Restoring Sight, Smiles and Dignity Locally SS&A Albury: SS&A Drives Support for Children in Need Wests Group Macarthur: Buzzing for the Bees Improving access to care, supporting local organisations and investing in long‑term community outcomes are just some of the ways clubs are making a difference across NSW. Parra Leagues is restoring sight and oral health for vulnerable residents through free mobile clinics, SS&A Albury is enabling in‑home care for children through the PATCH program, and Wests Group Macarthur is supporting environmental education through its Buzzing for the Bees initiative.
Canterbury Hurlstone Park RSL, Cabra Bowls, Twin Towns
Canterbury Hurlstone Park RSL: Born Fragile, Built Strong
Cabra Bowls: Building Champions From the Ground Up
Twin Towns: A Driving Need For Food
Supporting vulnerable families, creating pathways for young people and responding to urgent community need — these are just some of the ways clubs are making a difference across NSW. Canterbury‑Hurlstone Park RSL is helping improve outcomes for premature and sick newborns through its long-standing partnership with RPA Newborn Care, supporting critical neonatal equipment and care for families navigating the NICU journey. Cabra Bowls is supporting grassroots sport through its junior development programs, creating accessible pathways for young players. Meanwhile, Twin Towns is responding to rising food insecurity in the Tweed region, funding a new refrigerated delivery truck for Vibe Care Pantry to expand food distribution and support thousands of local families doing it tough.