Awards and Recognition
Abermain Rams FC has been recognised as the 2025 Club of the Year, following an outstanding year of growth, leadership and community impact.
In 2025, the Rams undertook a full review of their facilities with a focus on safety, suitability and inclusiveness for their players and the wider community. From this, the club proactively engaged with Cessnock City Council, the NNSWF Facilities Fund, and various grant bodies to drive significant upgrades.
As a result of their commitment, the club has successfully increased player numbers, improved lighting, installed drainage, and refurbished their change rooms. Their dedication to fostering an inclusive football environment also saw the introduction of a female football strategy and the appointment of a Female Football Coordinator.
Thanks to these efforts, Abermain Rams FC now proudly fields four all-girls teams, highlighting their ongoing commitment to providing opportunities for women and girls in football.
NNSWF Local Champion Awards Team of the Month -
August 2025
A huge congratulations to our Under 8/2 team
This award is so well deserved – the team showed incredible spirit by jumping in to help other RAMS teams when they were short on players, even backing up games one after another! And to top it off, one of our players (from another team) stepped up to help another club by refereeing when they needed a hand.
This is what being a RAM is all about – teamwork, community, and supporting others both on and off the field.
Football Australia's Club Changer of the Month Club of the Month - July 2025
After identifying critical safety and inclusiveness issues in their facilities, Abermain Rams launched a major transformation.
With support from council and grant funding bodies, the club upgraded floodlighting, changerooms, fencing, and installed an AED. The result? A surge in female participation, a safer environment, and a strong foundation for continued growth.
Their Female Football Strategy and appointed coordinator ensure these changes are more than cosmetic, they’re cultural
NNSWF Local Champion Awards Club of the Month -
July 2025
This award is a wonderful recognition of the dedication and hard work of our incredible committee, who have been tirelessly working behind the scenes to make our club the best it can be.
From upgrading our grounds with new lights and fencing to improving our changerooms and facilities, every step has been about creating a safer, more inclusive, and welcoming environment for our entire Rams Family
Club Changer TWO Star status -
June 2025
This recognition is the result of a huge amount of hard work behind the scenes from our committee, volunteers, and community. Achieving 2 Star status reflects our commitment to strong club governance, inclusivity, player development, and overall growth.
Club Changer One Star status -
April 2024
In recognition of the dedication and commitment of our Committee to the development of Women and Girls Football. This award provided access to Club Development Network and the support of a National network of Clubs who are all working to grow and develop the game of Football for all participants.
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