Other Perpetual Awards
Susan Parker Memorial
Auskick Graduate of the Year
(Nominated by coaches)
Awarded to one boy and one girl U10s player who has shown significant development since graduating from the Auskick program.
Susan Parker was club registrar 1999-2002, wife of Robert Parker (Auskick coach 1996-80) and mother of Mark (142 games) and Michael (236 games).
Wright-Chantrill Auskick Rising Star Award
(Nominated by coaches)
Awarded to an U8s player who has demonstrated excellence in skill and commitment and displaying most potential in Auskick over several seasons. Only open to players in U8.
Each year, the Glebe Greyhounds proudly celebrate excellence on and off the field, recognising players, coaches, families and volunteers who embody the spirit, skill and values of our club.
Below are the 11 awards you can nominate for this year. Please read carefully and choose the most appropriate award when filling out the form. Please ensure you include clear reasons to support your nomination. All nominations will be reviewed by the selection committee. We may contact you if we need additional information.
🏅 Awards Open for Nomination
Junior Footballer of the Year (U17)
Awarded to two senior players (one girl and one boy) who has demonstrated excellence in skill and sportsmanship throughout the year or over several seasons, and whose performances have brought most credit upon the player and the club.
Britton Family Coaches Award
This award acknowledges excellence in coaching at Glebe and is open to Glebe coaches who demonstrate alignment to club values and goals, promotes a positive and inclusive team culture, is focussed on player development over winning and actively seeks to improve themselves as a coach.
The award is named in honour of:
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David Britton, President 2001 – 2006 and coach from 2000 – 2002, and,
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Joseph Britton, Player Life Member with 245 games from 1998 to 2008, 250 career goals, three Golden Boots, six B&Fs, coach from 2008 to 2015 and Premiership coach U13 in 2009 and U16 in 2012.
Umpires Award *NEW 2025*
Awarded to an umpire from the Glebe Greyhound community who has demonstrated umpiring excellence, commitment and leadership-by-example, both on and off the field.
Club Rookie of the Year
(New to the club in 2025)
Awarded to the player who, in his/her first year of playing club AFL, is judged to be the most skilled or displaying the most potential.
Spirit of the Club Award
Awarded to the player or former player whose selflessness of spirit and generosity of nature furthers both the club and the code.
Michael McNamara Memorial Club person of the Year
Awarded to the person, who, through sportsmanship, service, innovation and concern for the club and its ideals, has contributed the most over one or more seasons. Michael McNamara played for Glebe in the 1980s, captaining the U15s in 1985.
2025 Club Captains (U17)
Awarded to the U17s players who by their commitment, contribution, example, effort, skill and sportsmanship over a number of seasons are judged to be worthy leaders and role models for all players in the Club. Positions awarded are two Club Captains (boy and girl), and two Vice Captains (boy and girl).
Terry Watson Memorial Golden Back Trophy
(U13 - U17)
Awarded to the most distinguished backline player for the club. In memory of Terry Watson, who coached in the early 90s and father of former players Andrew (91 games) and Dylan (121 games).
Droudis Award for Determination and Courage
Donated by the Droudis family to honour the most determined and courageous player during the season. Paul Droudis played 100 games for Glebe and then played for the Balmain Tigers, represented Australia in the international Cerebral Palsy Games, and in 2000 received an award from the Prime Minister.
Belle of the Ball (Youth Girls)
Awarded to a Youth Girl player displaying demonstrated excellence in skill and commitment to the Greyhounds. Belle Property Sponsored award.
The Glebe Family Cup
Awarded to the family that has made a significant contribution to the club during the season.