Dwyer named finalist for Emerging Leader Award

Originally published by AFL Canberra.

Each year, the Essendon Women’s Network run a series of awards for Women in Football endorsed by the AFL and in 2018, the Football Woman of the Year Awards are in their 20th year.

The awards play a vital role in recognising the important contribution of women throughout all levels of the Australian Football community.

AFL Canberra is proud to announce that our very own Development Officer, Amy Dwyer has been names as one of three finalists for the Emerging Leader Award.

This award recognises young women who play an active role within the Australian Football community and who have demonstrated a visible leadership through her talents and positive contribution, and who is held in high esteem by her peers.

Amy started with AFL Canberra in January of 2018 and ever since her first day she has had a positive impact on not only her role as a Development Officer, but her colleagues and the staff environment. During her nine months in the role, her region has seen a 10% increase in growth across seven clubs in Auskick and Junior Football participants.

Amy’s ability to listen to others and then take on responsibility and leadership roles at various times has been exceptional. She has filled in for her direct manager on several occasions and continues to take on more responsibilities as the year progresses.

Amy has been able to balance her own playing aspirations and work within the same industry with a great deal of maturity, by displaying excellent time management and communication skills. Amy is always looking for more opportunities to learn but also to contribute to her team, by taking on coaching, events, media and admin roles throughout this year.

The winner of this award will be announced at the 2018 Grand Final Comedy Debate on Thursday September 27 in Melbourne.

Other finalists include Courtney Ugle – Community Engagement Support, Djirra and VFLW Player, Essendon FC and Eliza Reilly – Program Assistant, AFL Gold Coast. You can read more on this here. 

Finalist nominations will now go to an external judging panel consisting of AFL Commissioner, Major-General Simone Wilkie, Media Commentator, Sarah Jones and Head of AFL Women’s, Nicole Livingstone.

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