2021 Volunteer of the Year Winner /

The 2021 EISS Super NRL Volunteer of the Year Winner is Theresa Tasaico from Riverwood Legion JRLFC in New South Wales!

When Theresa started her Rugby League journey by watching her two boys play Rugby League, she did not realise the measurable difference she would have on Rugby League in the community in years to come. 

Theresa’s passion for Rugby League in her community drove her to help restart Riverwood Legion Junior Rugby League Football Club (RLJRLFC), which had been dormant for many years.  Theresa is an enthusiastic and passionate volunteer who donates over 18 hours per week to the club. She divides her time between many important roles including-  Club Secretary, Canteen Manager, Executive Board Member, Team Manager and Welfare Manager. She also holds a number of Team Manager roles and the role of Vice President at the St George Junior League club.

Theresa understands the needs of the club and is always the first to volunteer her own time for extra tasks to raise funds for the club. If it is selling tickets at the Stadium or running a fundraiser Bunnings barbeque, or the Junior League Gala Days, Theresa is there and is always humble in what she achieves.

Theresa has been an articulate campaigner for her club and it has grown and flourished as a result of her hard work. As well as nine Rugby League teams, a range of women’s and girl’s League Tag teams and an Over 35 Men’s League Tag and Men’s A Grade Teams have been introduced to the growing club.

Theresa was determined to show that Rugby League can unite the community together, through hard work and dedication she has grown a local club and achieved this goal.

2021 EISS Super NRL Volunteer - Finalists

Tamara Musto (Western Australia)

Robert Neil Redfern (Queensland)