Football South Australia is proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of women and girls in our football community through the 2025 Female Football Week Awards.
These awards recognise the players, coaches, referees, volunteers, and community leaders who are making a significant impact on the growth and success of female football across South Australia. We received an incredible number of nominations, highlighting the depth of passion and commitment within our football family.
Congratulations to all nominees – your contributions inspire and strengthen our game every day!
We are excited to announce the winners across each category, who will now go on to represent Football South Australia at the National Female Football Week Awards hosted by Football Australia.
2025 Female Football Week Award Winners:
Female Player of the Year
Winner:
| Bec | Adams | Port Adelaide Soccer Club |
Nominees:
| Hannah | Toomey | Campbelltown City SC |
| Mary | Waldron | Pultney Old Scholars SC |
Female Coach of the Year
Winner
| Gracie | Styles | Sturt Lions |
Nominees:
| Natasha | Athanasiou | Croydon Cougars SC |
| Michelle | Loprete | Western Strikers SC |
| Sienna | Mantzarapis | Adelaide University SC |
Female Referee of the Year
Winner:
| Ellie | Seaton |
Female Volunteer of the Year
Winner:
| Sarah | Tosen | Port Adelaide SC |
Nominees:
| Catherine | Allen | International Soccer Club |
| Kylie | Altorfer | International Soccer Club |
| Anna | Blazeka | Adelaide Croatia Raiders |
| Alana | Bombardieri | Salisbury United |
| Vicki | Charlton | LCFA / International SC |
| Stacey | Dale | South Adelaide Panthers |
| Brooke | Ellis | Croydon Cougars SC |
| Kristy | England | Stirling Districts FC |
| Jennifer | Favorito | Croydon Cougars SC |
| Ashleigh | Hancock | FC Summit |
| Kerry | Hudson | Modbury Jets |
| Nayab | Jaffari | Naracoorte United SC |
| Emma | Kingate | Angle Vale Soccer Club |
| Sam | Lane | Port Adelaide SC |
| Kelly | Mathews | Torrens Valley SC |
| Tania | McPherson | Adelaide Olympic FC |
| Nicky | McReynolds | Seaford Rangers FC |
| Sonia | Monteleone | Croydon Cougars SC |
| Gill | O'Reilly | Port Adelaide SC |
Community Champion of the Year
Winner:
| Carla | Grims | Salisbury United FC |
Nominee:
| Freda | Murphy | Adelaide Omonia Cobras |
The awards were presented during the Female Football Week Launch on Friday, 9 May 2025, at ServiceFM Stadium, between two exciting Women's National Premier League (WNPL) matches. The evening also featured MiniRoos rounds and partner activation areas, creating a vibrant celebration of women’s football across all levels.
Football South Australia extends our heartfelt thanks to all nominees, clubs, and associations for their ongoing support and for taking the time to nominate and recognise these outstanding individuals.
We look forward to seeing our winners proudly represent South Australia at the national awards, and to continuing to champion the growth of female football throughout the year.