There are many wonderful people in each State who have made a massive contribution to Calisthenics for many years, some over a lifetime, and we are indeed fortunate to have these people as part of our community.
The ACF recognises these contributions by the presentation of the ACF Awards annually. These honours are designed to appreciate the tireless work of coaches, officials and volunteers who have devoted a significant portion of their lives to advancing calisthenics.
Where possible, all awards are presented at the ACF National Championships, or another ACF event. This prestigious event provides a fitting stage to honour the exceptional contributions of award recipients in front of the national calisthenics community. The awards ceremony is a highlight of the championships, celebrating the dedication, hard work, and excellence of individuals who have significantly enhanced our sport.
Congratulations to our 2024 ACF Award Winners
Official of The Year – Michelle Higgins
Volunteer of The Year – Michelle Turner
Calls for Life Membership will be made at a later stage prior to the 2025 AGM. Nominations for the 2025 ACF Awards will open in early 2025.
| Rex Packer - ACT | Kerry McGough - NSW | Janet Sincock - NT | Bill Scott* - SA | Margaret Lingham* - VIC | Kathleen Summers - WA |
| Liz Kratzel - ACT | Jenny Buchanan - NSW | Julie Fox - VIC | David Hooper - SA | Gwenda Lucas - VIC | Christine Polglaze - WA |
| Beverly Alley - ACT | Kerryn Waddell - VIC | Cheryle Ablett - SA | Diane Winterling - SA | Margaret Campbell - VIC | Kerry Fullarton - WA |
| Lorraine Spencer - ACT | Anita Roser - QLD | Barbara Nickless - VIC | Meredith Phillis - SA | Pam O'Donnell-Paris - VIC | Karen Quinn - WA |
| Brenda Green - VIC | Joy Smith* - VIC | Sandra O'Keefe | Carolyn Fortune - SA | Lynne Hayward - VIC | Sandra O'Keefe - WA |
| Year | Coach of the Year | Official of the Year | Volunteer of the Year |
| 2005 | Rachel Holdway - ACT | Linley Campbell - WA | - |
| 2006 | Sarah Chalmers - QLD | Julie Fox - VIC | Gwenda Lucas - VIC |
| 2007 | Sue Smith - VIC | Diane Winterling - SA | Liz Kratzel - ACT |
| 2008 | Sarah Carthew - VIC | Barbara Nickless - VIC | Anita Roser - QLD |
| 2009 | Danae McGregor - SA | Dawn Chester - WA | Trish McLeod - VIC |
| 2010 | Narelle Potter - VIC | Sharon Stubbs - SA | Joy Smith - VIC |
| 2011/12 | Jill Goss - VIC | Kerryn Waddell - VIC | Meredith Phillis - SA |
| 2013 | Jeanne Sorich - VIC | Margaret Bourne - WA | Jennie Power - ACT |
| 2014 | Katrina Berryman - VIC | - | - |
| 2015 | Karen Quinn - WA | Cheryle Ablett - SA | - |
| 2016 | Lucinda WIlliams - VIC | Karen Hicks - SA |
Sandra O'Keefe - WA Jenny Atkinson - WA Gail Benson - WA |
| 2017 | Stefanie Bond - VIC | Shirley Pettitt - VIC | Belinda Coghlan - QLD |
| 2018 | Nikki Ianunzio - SA | Jennie Feutrill - SA | Christine Polglaze - WA |
| 2019 | Kate Loveridge - SA | - | Tony Hall - ACT |
| 2020 | Lorinda Webster-Brooking - QLD | - | John Maquire - SA |
| 2021 | - | - | Elizabeth Hickey - VIC |
| 2022 | Michele Pink - QLD | - | - |
| 2023 | Liz Palmer - QLD | Rhondda Ryan - SA | -Kerry Fullarton - WA |
| 2024 | - | Michelle Higgins - SA | -Michelle Turner - QLD |
| Year | Recipient | State |
| 2010 | Enid Feltham | VIC |
| 2010 | Julie Waites | VIC |
| 2011 | Margaret Lingham | VIC |
| 2011 | Pat Marsh | VIC |
| 2014 | Marlene Buckthorpe | VIC |
| Year | Recipient | State |
| 2013 | Brenda Green | VIC |
| Year | Recipient | For | State |
| 2014 | Ann Craig | Long service to ACFCC | ACT |
| 2014 | Lorraine Spencer | Long service to ACFCC | ACT |
| 2014 | Barbara Nickless | Long service to Adjudication | VIC |
| Year | Recipient | State |
| 2010 | Nikki Ianunzio | SA |
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