Know a dad who goes above and beyond for this local sporting team?
Nominations are now open for the eighth 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".
They could be the coach of the local junior team or a volunteer who gets up early every weekend to paint fresh lines on the pitch or the blokes who cook the snags to fundraise for new equipment.
Throughout the pandemic, inspiring stories have emerged on how families have rallied together to support their local sporting teams during times of lockdown and the award recognises these contributions.
Community Sports Dad of the Year founder Paul Masluk said that it was more important than ever before to recognise those unsung local dads who have spent countless hours boosting morale and keeping team spirit alive.
"It's been a difficult couple of years with community sport placed temporarily on hold throughout the pandemic, sometimes affecting the whole season," he said.
"This has impacted thousands of local sporting clubs and millions of kids dedicated to playing their chosen sport, so it's never been more important to recognise the resilient efforts of our sporting dads who've kept their team spirit alive."
To acknowledge a community dad, nominations require 100 words on why they should win, submitted via www.sportsdads.com.au/community up until midnight, Sunday, August 22.
The winner will be notified prior to Father's Day, Sunday, September 5, receiving a $1000 Phillips prize pack and $5000 Rebel Sports voucher to purchase new clothing or sporting equipment for the community sports club of choice.
