Nominate your local dad to be crowned Australia’s “Community Sports Dad of the Year”

Nominations now open for the 2022 Philips Community Sports Dad of the Year Award www.sportsdads.com.au/community

Nominations are now open for the ninth annual Philips Community Sports Dad of the Year award, which acknowledges the contributions and positive impact that Australian dads have made to their families and community both on and off the sporting field. 

From coaching the local junior team; to painting fresh lines on the pitch; to raising funds for new equipment, Australia’s dads are true unsung heroes in keeping community sport alive. Over the last year, inspiring stories have emerged on how families have rallied together to support their local sporting teams during the most difficult of times and the Award acknowledges these efforts.

Logan Martin, BMX Olympic Gold Medallist in the Tokyo Games and 2021’s Celebrity Sports Dad of the Year, knows first-hand the support he received from his own dad growing up, and now with his own kids, aspires to do the same.

“In my younger years of playing sport, my dad was such a great support, driving me to Rugby League training, being a judge and generally just helping out and getting involved. Every little bit helps and keeps sports alive, so it’s really cool to see dads get unexpected recognition for doing so. I can’t wait for my kids to grow up so I can get involved and help out where I can!”

Paul Masluk, founder of the Community Sports Dad of the Year award and interPlay Management, said that the strength and passion showcased through nominations truly showed how important dads have been to the future of community and professional sport.

“Every athlete has their story of who has supported them over the years and in many cases that’s a dad who has committed their weekends to champion community sports from the sidelines or behind the scenes. This Award is an opportunity to come together and collectively say thanks ahead of Father’s Day.”

To nominate a community sports dad, submit 100 words on why they should win via www.sportsdads.com.au/community. The winner will be notified prior to Father’s Day, Sunday, 4 September, with the prize pack including a Philips male grooming pack valued at over $1,000 RRP, as well as a $5,000 Rebel Sports voucher to purchase new clothing or sporting equipment for the community sports club of choice. Those who nominate the successful dad will also have the chance to win a Philips Prestige Shaver 9000 with Skin IQ Technology, the ultimate in men’s shaving for their own dad (valued at over $649.00 RRP) ahead of Father’s Day. 

To find out further information, visit www.sportsdads.com.au/community