Congratulations to Carlton's Dennis Armfield who has won the Jim Stynes Community Leadership Award.

Sam Ludbey-Stynes presented Armfield with the award at the Brownlow Medal ceremony held at Crown Palladium on Monday night.
 
AFL Chief Executive Officer Gillon McLachlan said the award was a lasting tribute to Jim Stynes’ legacy.
 
“This award commemorates Jim Stynes’ significant contribution to the community and is a tribute to his standing in the game.”
 
Mr McLachlan said Dennis Armfield, Chris Mayne and Corey Enright were each exceptional finalists for the award this year, showing genuine initiative and community leadership through their wide-ranging work with a number of community and charitable organisations.
 
"Their efforts, along with every player nominated by their club this year, further demonstrates the huge contribution AFL players make to a wide range of causes.
 
“Dennis’ consistent demonstration and application of community leadership through his work is what really stood out to the selection panel.
 
“Through his role as an ambassador for Odyssey House Drug and Rehabilitation Centre, Dennis has been a weekly volunteer for the past two years."
 
In addition, Armfield is a regular contributor to the Carlton Football Club’s community programs at the Royal Children’s Hospital and Parkville Juvenile Justice Centre.
 
He will receive $20,000 from the AFL to be donated to the charity or community program/s of his choice.