The Queensland Touch Football (QTF) 2024 Awards Night has been an inspiring occasion celebrating the very best of Touch Football in Queensland.
Held at the RACV Royal Pines resort, the 2024 Awards Night, saw participants from right across the state of Queensland coming together to celebrate an incredible year of Touch Football.
On the event, QTF CEO Greg Denny said he was blown away by the calibre of nominations across the award categories.
“Each year the QTF Awards Night showcases the passion our community has for Touch Football. The Awards Night is an something we are passionately proud about, and it is an honour to be able to host this occasion for all of our participants” Said Denny
“On behalf of QTF, I would like to congratulate all the nominees for the 2024 awards”
The winner of Volunteer of the Year Award was Jason Forsyth from Redlands Touch Association.
Jason was recognised for his distinguished service to the Redlands Touch Association and through fostering his pride and passion for the club. Jason was particularly acknowledged for his forward-thinking approach, his humility, and his generous demeanour. As proof by dedicating over 20 hours weekly to help increase participation for Touch Football
Speaking on his acknowledgement, Jason said: “I am incredibly fortunate to be surrounded by a passionate volunteer base who are all incredibly focused. Redlands is filled with a talented group of people who are always looking to give back to the club”
“It is an incredibly rewarding experience to be a part of such a talented community” He continued.
Junior Referee of The Year went to the Northern Gold Coast Touch Association’s Ashton Lowe. Ashton was lauded on the night for his dedication to the refereeing craft.
It is a big honour to win this, I have worked very hard to work to an achievement like this, and is something I am incredibly proud of” Ashton said.
The 2024 QTF Awards Night celebrated 22 winners from 142 nominations. Categories included player of the year, referee of the year, community programs, coaching and affiliates.
The full list of the 2024 QTF Award Winners are;
Volunteer of the Year: Jason Forsyth, Redlands Touch Association (South Queensland Border Districts)
Administrator of the Year: Alita DeBrincat, Whitsunday Touch Association (North Queensland)
Small/Medium Affiliate of the Year: Redcliffe & Districts Touch Association (Brisbane)
Large Affiliate of the Year: Toowoomba Touch Association (South West Queensland)
Junior Coach of the Year: Scott Hogan, Redlands Touch Association (South Queensland Border Districts)
Emerging Affiliate Coach of the Year: Levi Te Namu, Brisbane Metropolitan Touch Association (Brisbane)
Elite Coach of the Year: Chris Loth (South Queensland Border Districts)
Junior Team of the Year: Gold Coast Under 12 Girls, Gold Coast Touch Association (South Queensland Border Districts)
Team of the Year: UQ Rebels Women’s Open, University of Queensland Touch Association (Brisbane)
Community Event of the Year: Chinchilla Fast 4s & Junior Development Clinic, Chinchilla Touch Association (South West Queensland)
School of the Year: Cleveland District State High School (South Queensland Border Districts)
Inclusion in Touch Football Award: Toowoomba All Abilities, Toowoomba Touch Association (South West Queensland)
Community Program of the Year: Touch of Fun Ladies, Bundaberg Touch Association (Central Queensland)
Junior Referee of the Year: Ashton Lowe, Northern Gold Coast Touch Association (South Queensland Border Districts)
Referee of the Year: Jordan Randle, Brisbane Metropolitan Touch Association (Brisbane)
Referee Coach of the Year: Robert Cooper, Brisbane Metropolitan Touch Association (Brisbane)
Junior Player of the Year – Female: Charli Nikola, Brisbane Metropolitan Touch Association (Brisbane)
Junior Player of the Year – Male: Bailey Deakin, Toowoomba Touch Association (South West Queensland)
Open Player of the Year – Female: Rebecca Mi Mi, University of Queensland Touch Association (Brisbane)
Open Player of the Year – Male: Hayden Moffat, Brisbane Metropolitan Touch Association (Brisbane)
Senior Player of the Year – Female: Kelly Kennedy, Townsville Touch Association (North Queensland)
Senior Player of the Year – Male: Tommy Quinlivan, Toowoomba Touch Association (South West Queensland)
