Carlton’s Dennis Armfield has been named as a finalist for the 2015 Jim Stynes Community Leadership Award.

Armfield has been nominated for consistently demonstrating community leadership through his work as an ambassador for Odyssey House Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Centre.

Armfield has been working with the organisation in a mentoring capacity, as well as working to change public attitudes towards those suffering with addiction.

He has also been a regular contributor to Carlton Football Club community programs at the Royal Children’s Hospital and Parkville Juvenile Justice Centre.

The Jim Stynes Community Leadership Award will be presented at the 2015 Brownlow Medal Ceremony and is named in honour of former Melbourne Football Club President and player Jim Stynes who passed away in 2012.

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.

“Jim was an administrator, philanthropist, charity worker, writer, father and a loving husband.”

The winner will receive $20,000 from the AFL to be donated to the charity or community program of their choice.