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2023 Volunteer of the Month & Carruthers Executive Coach of the Month Awards

By VAFA Media · April 27, 2023
2023 Volunteer of the Month & Carruthers Executive Coach of the Month Awards

VAFA are excited to announce the introduction of Volunteer of the Month and Carruthers Executive Coach of the Month Awards for season 2023.

Carruthers Executive, a Melbourne based company delivering a range of Executive services, specifically tailored to client’s needs, with a clear focus of delivering real results.

Both awards each month will call for nominations and recognise personnel in line with VAFA’s core Values.

April/May
Inclusive; To have an environment that is safe, equitable and welcoming for all people. We honour, respect and celebrate all differences visible and invisible.

June
Respect; To always show respect to every person that we interact with, and in turn, to earn the respect of others for all that we do.

July
Integrity; Govern the VAFA in accordance with member approved Rules and Regulations that progress and grow the VAFA while preserving its traditional elements.

August
Community; Represent, connect and support everyone within the VAFA community.

Post completion of the home and away season, at the VAFA Awards Night the announcement of the Volunteer of the Year and Carruthers Executive Coach of the Year awards will be announced and presented.

Furthermore, all nominations will be submitted to AFL Victoria awards and AFL National awards.

Click Here to read the press release – VAFA Welcomes Carruthers Executive

Click Here – Carruthers Executive Coach of the Month APPLICATION FORM

Click Here – Volunteer of the Month APPLICATION FORM

Further details:

APRIL/MAY

VAFA VOTM and COTM Nominations open for April/May
VALUE: Inclusive; To have an environment that is safe, equitable and welcoming for all people. We honour, respect and celebrate all differences visible and invisible.
Applications Open: Saturday, 15 April 2023 at 9:00am
Applications Closes: Wednesday, 31 May 2023 at 5:00pm
Winner Announced: approximately 15 June 2023, nearest business day

JUNE

VAFA COTM and VOTM Nominations open for June
VALUE: Respect; To always show respect to every person that we interact with, and in turn, to earn the respect of others for all that we do.
Applications Open: Thursday, 1 June 2023 at 9:00am
Applications Closes: Friday, 30 June 2023 at 5:00pm
Winner Announced: approximately 15 July 2023, nearest business day

JULY

VAFA COTM and VOTM Nominations open for July
VALUE: Integrity; Govern the VAFA in accordance with member approved Rules and Regulations that progress and grow the VAFA while preserving its traditional elements.
Applications Open: Saturday, 1 July 2023 at 9:00am
Applications Closes: Monday, 31 July 2023 at 5:00pm
Winner Announced: approximately 15 August 2023, nearest business day

AUGUST

VAFA COTM and VOTM Nominations open for August
VALUE: Community; Represent, connect and support everyone within the VAFA community.
Applications Open: Tuesday, 1 August 2023 at 9:00am
Applications Closes: Thursday, 31 August 2023 at 5:00pm
Winner Announced: approximately 15 September 2023, nearest business day

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact Casey Crapper – Club Development Coordinator [email protected]

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