Collingwood's Paul Licuria received the Medibank Private Community Spirit Award in recognition of his commitment to a range of community causes throughout his career.

Alongside a number of AFL players, including Mark Bolton and Joel Bowden, Licuria has been instrumental in the development of the co AFLPA / AFL / Victorian Government 'Ladder' homeless youth project.

Paul has also had a long term involvement with the Salvation Army homeless food vans distributing food to the needy.

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Paul receives his award from AFL Players' Association Executive Member and Geelong Premiership Captain Tom Harley.