Soccer World is proud to celebrate our owner, Isidoro "Sid" Camiolo, after FQ Metro recognised him with the 2026 Metro Service to Football Gold Award. The award acknowledges his contribution to Southside Eagles and the people who make community football possible.
For our team, this is a chance to say thank you to Sid and to recognise the volunteers across Queensland whose work helps players and families enjoy the game.
Recognising Sid's service at Southside Eagles
In its award announcement, FQ Metro highlighted Sid's leadership, commitment and hours of service at Southside Eagles. It recognised his work behind the scenes, his support for club initiatives and his contribution to a positive environment for players and families.
Those contributions matter throughout a club's season. Community football depends on people who give their time to support others, often away from the attention of match day. Sid's recognition brings that service into view.
As a Brisbane football business, Soccer World shares in the pride of seeing our owner recognised for his contribution to the local game.
A place among Queensland's community champions
Sid is also named among the nominees for the 2026 Ben Richardson Service to Football Gold Award. Football Queensland's awards process sees regional recipients progress as nominees for the equivalent state award.
FQ's nominee announcement celebrates more than ten years of commitment from volunteers, coaches, administrators and community leaders. The nominees were celebrated at the Queensland Football Gala at Brisbane City Hall on Saturday 10 October 2026, where the football community came together to recognise their service.
Congratulations to every fellow nominee
We also congratulate Sid's fellow Gold Award nominees, as named in FQ's announcement:
- Jo-Anne Perry - Coomera FC
- Adam Halstead - Gatton Redbacks
- Alex Foat - Nambour Yandina United
- Susan Hedges - Bargara FC
- Darren Macleod - Central Coast
- Pino Giannangelo - Mackay Lions
- Terry West - Saints Eagles Souths
- Karl Bennett - Leichhardt Junior
Each deserves recognition for the service that brought them to this stage. Together with Sid, they represent clubs and communities across Queensland, reminding us how much the game owes to people who keep showing up for others.
Thank you, Sid
From everyone at Soccer World, congratulations, Sid. We are proud to celebrate your recognition and the contribution that FQ Metro has acknowledged at Southside Eagles.
To every nominee, and to the volunteers supporting football across Queensland: thank you. If someone at your local club has made a difference to your football experience, take a moment to let them know. Their work deserves to be seen and valued.
Sources: FQ Metro's award and nominee announcements, linked above, and Football Queensland's award nominations guidance.
