We Did It! The $1 Million Challenge Cracked $1 Million

The 2026 $1 Million Challenge has officially passed its goal, with $1,084,436.82 raised for Australian athletes!

We shared the news at the AAF Athlete Awards and BBQ Season Launch at Rooftop on Grey Street. Thank you to Corporate Traveller and Stage & Screen for hosting us and bringing the evening to life.

A Milestone That Belongs to Everyone

This result belongs to everyone who backed our athletes this year. Thank you for your support.

More than $1 million raised means more athletes with the support they need to train, compete and represent Australia. Thank you for powering their green and gold dreams.

Celebrating Our 2026 Athlete Award Winners

On the night, we also recognised the athletes who stood out throughout this year’s Challenge:

🏆Star All-Rounder Award — Justeen Kruger
🏆 Rising Star Award — Daniel Iliffe
🏆 Biggest Fundraiser Award — Luke Ryan
🏆 Creative Content Award — Sophie Jackson
🏆 Media Excellence Award — Lexie Feeney and Ryan Tyack
🏆 Standout Event Award — Tenealle Fasala

Congratulations to our winners, and to every athlete selected for our Elevate Program. We’re so proud of you and can’t wait to see what you achieve next.