Congratulations to Penny Tanner Hoath of the Murdoch University Melville Football Club, who has been named the 2025 Female Football Week Community Champion of the Year!
For more than 40 years, Penny Tanner Hoath has been one of the quiet powerhouses of Australian football, a community leader, a mentor, and a tireless advocate for the grassroots game.
Her lifelong commitment to the Murdoch University Melville Football Club reflects a rare kind of devotion: the kind that shapes generations, strengthens clubs, and leaves a legacy far bigger than any single season.
Named the 2025 Female Football Week Community Champion of the Year, Penny represents the heartbeat of community football.
She shows what it means to give selflessly, to lead with purpose, and to nurture environments where players, volunteers, and families feel they belong.