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Players, coaches and families from across the FQ Academy QAS program came together to celebrate the 2026 season at the end-of-year awards celebration held on Sunday 🏆⚽
Lily Punch was presented with the Sue Monteath Award for 2026 FQ Academy QAS Player of Year after a standout season, while individual achievements across all age groups were honoured alongside national team call-ups and milestone and graduating players.
View full list of award winners on the FQ website.
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Your 2026 Matt McKay Medal and Clare Polkinghorne Medal #NPLQLD Player of the Year shortlists have been announced! 🏆
With 3-2-1 votes awarded by match officials for every match throughout the season, based on match impact, consistency, game intelligence and conduct, the race for both awards has been fiercely contested.
Congratulations to all players recognised for their outstanding performances throughout the 2026 season. The winners will be revealed at the Queensland Football Gala at Brisbane City Hall on Saturday, 10 October.
Football Queensland’s Club Assessment Rank Score continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the #FQAcademy Leagues ⚽
Each club has received a quality assured academy rating of Gold, Silver, Bronze or Development Committed through the culmination of the evaluation process, which included assessment across 1,500 data points covering 75 weighted criteria.
FQ`s annual Club Development Assessment process is aligned with global best practice and ensures the delivery of quality assured club programs and defined pathways for young players.
The Club Assessment Rank Score provides access to the FQ Academy Leagues, with the Declaration of Leagues to be confirmed next week.
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The finalists for Football Queensland’s 2026 Community Club of the Year award have been announced! 🏅
Join us at Brisbane City Hall on Saturday, 10 October, as we celebrate the clubs making a lasting impact on and off the pitch and crown this year’s winner at the 2026 Queensland Football Gala.
The countdown to Pac Champs is on ⏳🌴
Before the action gets underway next Tuesday, we’re taking a trip down memory lane with some of our favourite snaps from last year`s Pacific Championships on the Sunshine Coast 📸
📱 Visit the event hub on the FQ website to plan your week on the Sunshine Coast!
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