FJFC Club Awards 2025
July 23, 2025
Hello Roys families,
As we draw towards the end of another wonderful season at Fitzroy JFC, it’s time to take a moment to recognise the people who make it possible for our kids to play the game they love each week.
Please find supporting information related to four key awards at FJFC for club people, club champions, coaches and volunteers.
CALL OUT FOR NOMINATIONS
FJFC will be calling out for nominations across the four awards described below.
- All members players/parents/carers) are invited to nominate someone for each and all of the awards.
- The submissions will be judged by the FJFC President and Committee.
- Submissions must be provided by no later than 5pm, Friday 8th August.
FJFC CLUB PERSON OF THE YEAR Award (Brisbane-Fitzroy Historical Society)
This award recognises an outstanding contribution to the ongoing development of the FJFC, community-based football and young people.
Criteria: Nominees for this award usually reflect several years of service to the club in either administration or coaching and a commitment to the club values of participation, fitness and fun.
Please find Nomination link
FJFC COACH OF THE YEAR AWARD (Dick Terrens Award)
This award recognises outstanding contribution to coaching at FJFC, and the demonstration of coach demonstrates the FJFC Coaches Values of “Teamwork, Respect & Mentoring”.
The award is named after Dick Terrens, who began his journey at FJFC in 2006 coaching his sons, Riley and Owen. Dick never stopped being involved in other areas of the Club, mentoring other newer coaches joining the Club, culminating in Riley’s final year when Dick was Colts Coaching Coordinator.
There would be many coaches during this time at FJFC who would model their coaching style on Dick’s. Dick was also instrumental in being at the forefront of FJFC’s football development as one of the key members to implement and shape what we all know today as the Coaching Development Committee.
Dick sadly passed away on Saturday morning, 29 August 2020. Dick was struck by a car while riding his bike near his home in Eganstown, and tragically died at the scene. Dick is survived by his wife Karen and sons Riley and Owen.
Criteria: Nominees for this award must demonstrate the highest of character, and always place development and fun ahead of winning.
- To be awarded to a coach who has demonstrated sustained exemplary coaching for at least 3 seasons and upheld the FJFC Coaches values of “Teamwork, Respect & Mentoring”.
- The candidates must demonstrate the highest of character, and always place development and fun ahead of winning.
- All members (Players/Parents/Carers) are able to nominate a coach.
- The submissions will be adjudicated by the FJFC Coaching Director, President and Coach Development Committee.
Please find Nomination link
FJFC CLUB CHAMPION OF THE YEAR (James Doughney) Link
This award recognises an outstanding contribution to the ongoing development of the FJFC, community-based football and young people. This is open to players from Under 14s to Youth Boys and Girls.
The James Doughney Club Champion of the Year award recognises outstanding contribution and talent, taking into consideration on and off field conduct and inter-league representation.
- James Doughney (pronounced Dorney) has a passionate commitment to the all-round development of players. When James was an FJFC coach and administrator, he continually emphasized the importance of fair play, team play and striving to do the best you can at all times.
- A coach for four seasons (U10s, 11s and 13s), Jamie also served at different times as Club Treasurer, Secretary and Player Advocate.
Criteria: Nominees for this award must have played with the FJFC for at least four seasons, displayed on-field leadership and a commitment to fair play, and not been found guilty or suspended in the year of nomination by the FJFC, YJFL or any development squad.
Please find Nomination link
FJFC VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION AWARD Link
This award recognises general volunteer recognition of the efforts and support put into making our Club a strong, vibrant and desirable place to be.
Criteria: Nominees for these awards recognise an above and beyond contribution throughout the Season.
Please find Nomination link
FJFC BEST AND FAIREST VOTE COUNT
The Best and Fairest Vote Count and Finals Briefing for Under 11 and up coaches and team managers will be held on Wednesday 13th August (after Round 14 and before Finals Week 1). Coaches and Team Managers from U8-U10 are welcome to attend.
That’s all for now.
Go Roys!
Bridget