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Club of the Year

2024 Winner - Wellington Phoenix FC
 

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Wellington Phoenix FC showcased both sporting excellence and deep community engagement during the 2023-24 season. On the field, the men’s team topped the A-League table, while the women’s team achieved a club-record points tally, both reflecting the club's long-term commitment to nurturing top football talent in New Zealand. The club also made significant strides in community outreach, with initiatives like the Football for All program and participation in the A-League pride round, where proceeds benefited the rainbow charity InsideOUT. With a strong focus on promoting local talent, several academy graduates, including Lukas Kelly-Heald and Emma Main, stepped up to the first teams, exemplifying the club’s dedication to developing Wellington's football future.

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Open to any sports club that displays outstanding impact for the community. Achievements by nominees will only be considered if they have occurred during the qualifying period of 1 April 2023 to
1 April 2024.
 

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Strong clubs could be exhibiting the following characteristics:
 

  • Having a club/business plan

  • Alignment to the national/regional bodies program 

  • Evidence of volunteer management strategies (attract, develop, retain)

  • Evidence of financial sustainability/viability

  • Sound leadership (role descriptions for committee and key club roles, robust governance practices, key policies in place)

  • Community engagement (e.g. with other clubs, schools, sponsors, external stakeholders or community groups)

  • Coach development processes in place

  • Diversity & Inclusion considerations 

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