AWARDS


Honours and Awards

Belconnen United teams have taken out top honours over the many years we've been involved in ACT football competitions.  The senior premier league teams, players and coaches have achieved:


Men's


ACT Men's Premier League Club Champions

2014, 2013, 2012, 2010, 2009, 2007


ACT Men's Premier League Grand Final Winners

2014, 2008, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996, 1990, 1985, 1982 


ACT Club of the Year

2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996


ACT Men's Premier League Coach of the Year

2014, 2013, 2012


ACT Men's Federation Cup

2014, 1998, 1992, 1990


ACT Men's Futsal Champions

2010


ACT Men's Premier Player of the Year

2012, 2011, 2010, 2007, 2000, 1998, 1997, 1992, 1990


The Valeri Medal – Grand Final Player of Match

2014, 2008, 2002


Men's Premier League Golden Boots

2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2007, 1998, 1990


Women's


ACT Women's Premier League Club Champions  

2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011 


ACT Women’s Premier League Grand Final Winners 

2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2011, 2007, 1999


ACT Women's Federation Cup

2024, 2023, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2011, 1999, 1987


ACT Women's Charity Shield

2025


ACT Women's Premier League Player of the Year  

2022 – Talia Backhouse

2019 – Jessie Rasschaert

2015 – Caitlin Munoz

2014 – Caitlin Munoz

2011 – Amy Wilson

1996 – Megan Griffith


ACT Women's Premier League Coach of the Year  

2022 – Scott Conlon

2019 – Antoni Jagarinec

2017 – Antoni Jagarinec

2014 – Antoni Jagarinec

2013 – Antoni Jagarinec

2011 – Antoni Jagarinec

2010 – Antoni Jagarinec


Women's Premier League Golden Boots  

2017 – Madelyn Whittall

2013 – Michelle Heyman

2012 – Caitlin Munoz

2011 – Caitlin Munoz

2010 – Caitlin Munoz


Julie Murray Medal – Grand Final Player of the Match  

2022 – Sophia Doumos

2019 – Michaela Day

2018 – Madelyn Whittall

2016 – Michaela Day

2015 – Caitlin Munoz

2014 – Jessie Williams

2011 – Caitlin Munoz


ACT Women's Association Cup

1999


ACT Women's Watson Cup

1999


NSW Premiers

2004


NSW Champion Club

2004


NSW Coach of the Year

2005, 2004


NSW Player of the Year

2005, 2004, 2003, 2001




On an annual basis BUFC presents awards to acknowledge the skills and efforts displayed by members during the course of that year. Below are the worthy recipients of those awards as well as other important club members.


Club Person of the Year

Presented to a person who has brought great distinction to the club or whose efforts in assisting club activities have been above that normally expected.

 

2019 – Monica Giovinazzo

2012 – Adrian Harris

2011 – Adrian Watts

2010 – Scott Goyne

2009 – Scott Goyne

2008 – Tony Patterson

2007 – Mark O’Neill

2006 – Bob Sheppard

2005 – Jen Price

2004 – Jen Price

2003 – Sue Simpson

2002 – Tony Bray

2001 – Alan Jackson

2000 – Sam Yarnold

1999 – Ross Yarnold

1998 – Bas Pietrukowski

1997 – Lou Agnello

1996 – Lou Agnello

1995 – Bas Pietrukowski

1994 – Allan Turnbull

1993 – Liz Griffin

1992 – No Record

1991 – No Record

1990 – Ken Carter

1989 – Arthur Oliver & Brian Corbett

1988 – Nancy Watkins & Sue Carter

1987 – Ian Watkins

1986 – Nancy Watkins

1985 – Sue Carter

1984 – Martin Evans

1983 – Claude Hammond

1982 – Peter MacAulay

 


Player’s Player Award

Voted on by their peers this award is presented to a player made the most significant contribution to the team’s performance throughout the season.


2012, Men's PL – David Kemp

2009, Men's PL– David Kemp


2012, Women's PL – PC Fothergill

2011, Women's PL – Caitlin Munoz

2009, Women's PL – Amy Spence


2008 – Player’s Player

BUFC Premier League – Taylor Beaton

BUFC Premier Pathway League – Mark Beban

BUFC Premier Pathway League – Phillip Borgeud

BUFC Premier Under 18s – Joseph Caruso

BUFC Premier Under 16s – Callum Smith

BUFC State League 3 – Richie Pietrukowski

BUFC State League 4 – Steve Stefopoulos

BUFC State League 5 – Stuart Shepard

BUFC State League 7 – Andrew Fitzpatrick

BUFC Masters Division 1 – Trevor McGee

BUFC Masters Division 2 – Simon Smith

BUFC Masters Division 2 – Steve Gibb

Women's Premier League – Amy Spence

Women's State League 1 – Vanessa Corbett

Women's State League 2 – Rhian Howard

Women's State League 2 – Jenny Prior

Women's State League 3 – Jenny Prior


Coach’s Player Award

Presented to a player who in the mind of the coach made the most significant contribution to the team’s performance and results throughout the season:


2012, Men's PL – David Arranz

2009, Men's PL – David Kemp


2012, Women's PL – Maya Blasch

2011, Women's PL – Caitlin Munoz/Lauren Keir

2009, Women's PL – Emma Heaney.


Club Patrons

BUFC could not run as well without the kind support given by our patrons. We thank them for their time and efforts.


Life Members

The following individuals have been awarded Life Membership with BUFC for their continued and dedicated service to our club:

 

  • Antoni Jagarinec
  • Sal Giovinazzo
  • Monica Giovinazzo
  • Lee Pietrukowski
  • Tony Head
  • Malcolm Buchanan
  • Tony Patterson
  • Steve Forshaw
  • Mark O’Neill.