Road safety is everyone’s responsibility, and this year’s finalists for the inaugural Road Safety Commission Best on Road Award have gone above and beyond to make safe driving a priority in Western Australia’s sporting community. Through advocacy, education, and innovative campaigns, these organisations and individuals are using the power of sport to save lives.

Samantha Saffioti – Roleystone Junior Football Club
Roleystone Junior Football Club has turned tragedy into action. Following the devastating loss of her son Tom in a crash involving a P-plate driver, Club President Samantha Saffioti spearheaded the campaign for Tom’s Law, which limits red P-plate drivers to one passenger. Samantha also launched the Red Plate, One Mate initiative and developed a Player Driving Policy adopted by the club. Her advocacy extended statewide, influencing licensing reforms and creating resources for clubs to promote safe driving. Through workshops, education sessions, and partnerships, Samantha Saffioti and the Roleystone JFC is shaping a culture of responsibility among young drivers.

Football West
Football West combined policy, education, and grassroots engagement to make road safety part of the game. The organisation introduced a Player Driving Policy aligned with Tom’s Law, guiding clubs and families on safe transport practices for young players. Football West also continued its Belt Up partnership, distributing 2,000 branded footballs and integrating road safety messaging into competitions, newsletters, and digital platforms. By using relatable football imagery and practical tools, Football West has made road safety conversations accessible and impactful across WA’s football community.

WA Cricket
WA Cricket has embedded road safety into the heart of its programs through its long-standing Belt Up partnership. The sixth year of the Belt Up Helmets Program saw 554 helmets distributed statewide, reinforcing the link between protective gear on the pitch and seatbelt use on the road. Major competitions such as the Belt Up Country Cup and Belt Up Integrated Cricket League carried the campaign name, creating strong behavioural touchpoints for players and families. With consistent messaging across events, digital platforms, and club communications, WA Cricket has normalised safe driving as part of cricket culture.

These finalists demonstrate the power of sport to influence behaviour and create safer communities. By embedding road safety into everyday sporting life, they are helping ensure that every journey home is a safe one. Join us in celebrating their incredible contributions at the WA Sport Awards.

The Winner will be announced at the 2025 WA Sport Awards on Thursday 26 February 2026, at Optus Stadium. Early Bird tickets are now available, purchase your tickets here.