The Carter Costa Service Award

The Geelong Football Club has created a new award to recognise the exceptional voluntary service by two of our Club’s long-serving Directors, Colin Carter and Frank Costa.

Carter served as Club Director from 1988 to 1993 before joining the AFL Commission. Following Carter’s retirement from the Commission in 2008, he re-joined the Cats Board and then served a further term until his retirement as President in 2021.

Costa joined the Geelong Board in 1996 and was elected President in 1998 and remained President until the end of 2010 when he retired from the Board. He then went on to become the Club’s Patron.

Both Carter and Costa were able to celebrate Geelong AFL Premierships whilst they were Presidents of the Club.

The Carter Costa Award Criteria

The Carter / Costa Service Award is awarded annually to an individual in recognition of their exceptional service at Club or Community level within the Geelong region.

By demonstrating commitment to teamwork and for their outstanding personal values.

This Award seeks to recognise either an Employee or Volunteer at Club or Community level.

Nominations will be sought from the following:

  • Honouring the Past Committee members
  • Executive Team
  • Board of Directors
  • AFL Barwon Commission
  • Current Employees or Volunteers at Club or Community level
  • Members of the public can submit nominations via the Honouring the Past Committee

Award Presentations and Entitlements

Recipients of the Carter / Costa / Award:

  • Is announced at the Annual General Meeting or other appropriate event.
  • May invite a guest and family members to the presentation.
  • Colin Carter and the family members of the late Frank Costa are also invited to the presentation.
  • Receive an engraved medal, a framed certificate, signed by the CEO and the President of the Board.

How to Nominate

Click Here to see our new Awards Program which outlines each award, the process and nomination form. 

You can also download the Nomination Form Here.

Email your nominations to honouringthepast@geelongcats.com.au by COB 15 February 2024.