ZAC SMITH has become the second winner of the Jim Stynes Community Leadership Award for best demonstrating Stynes' commitment to the community.
The Gold Coast ruckman was recognised ahead of fellow nominees Nick Maxwell (Collingwood) and Will Minson (Western Bulldogs).
Smith is the Suns' Domestic Violence Awareness ambassador, has contributed to the One Punch Can Kill program, the No Boundaries program that helps indigenous communities, and the White Christmas Charity Event.
"It's such an honour to receive this award that keeps Jim's memory alive," Smith said after accepting the award from Stynes' wife, Sam Lubdey, on Monday night.
Smith received $20,000 from the AFL to donate to a charity or community program of his choice.
Richmond midfielder Daniel Jackson was the inaugural winner of the award for his commitment to the mental health and wellbeing of young people, and for promoting strategies to avoid street violence.
