Clubs & Community Awards Winners 2026 announced

On Thursday night, Clubs NSW held their annual Clubs & Community Awards night to celebrate the incredible support that clubs provide their communities.

Finalists across NSW were recognised for their efforts in a variety of fields, including assisting vulnerable families to put meals on the table, funding vital medical equipment in hospitals and reducing PTSD among veterans to name a few.

Some of the winners included:

Education – DOOLEY’S Lidcombe Catholic Club & Holman Barnes Group Wests Ashfield

Vibrancy & Culture – Woodburn Evans Head RSL

Highly commended – Campsie RSL & Barooga Sports Club

Fostering Grassroots Sport – Revesby Workers Club

Highly commended – Canterbury Leagues Club & Moorebank Sports Club

Sustainable Future – Pennant Hills Golf Club

Highly Commended – Cronulla RSL

Social inclusion – Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club

Highly commended – Club Maitland City & North Ryde RSL

Mental Wellbeing – The Shellharbour Club

Highly commended – Club Lennox

Emergency Response – Club Taree

Highly commended – Taree Aquatic Club

Healthcare – Canterbury Hurlstone Park RSL & Mingara Recreation Club

Highly commended – Maclean & District Bowls Club & SS&A Albury

The event featured a new award - Small Club, Big Heart which has just over 150 members. – Urbenville & District Bowling Club

Highly commended – Bondi Golf & Diggers Club

Heart of Community – Twin Towns & Workers Lifestyle Group

Highly commended – Cabravale Club Resort & Easts Leagues Club