Gold Coast Titans owner Rebecca Frizelle OAM has been recognised for her outstanding contribution to business, sport and the community, taking home the Gold Coast Bulletin's 2026 Trailblazer Award.
Frizelle was presented with the prestigious award at the Bulletin's gala event at The Star Gold Coast on Saturday night, recognising a career spanning more than three decades and an enduring commitment to the Gold Coast.
Her connection with the Titans dates back to foundation, when she and husband Brett first became involved with the club as sponsors through the Frizelle Automotive Group.
That commitment would grow significantly over the years, with Frizelle becoming the first female chair of an NRL club in 2014 before later joining the club's ownership group alongside Brett.
Today, the Frizelles remain the Titans' majority owners, continuing to invest in the club's future alongside a group of shareholders who share their belief in the potential of the Gold Coast.
Titans Chairman Dennis Watt congratulated Frizelle on the recognition, highlighting the significant role she has played in the club's history and her ongoing commitment to its future.
"Rebecca has been an incredibly important part of the Titans story, and this recognition is thoroughly deserved," Watt said.
"Her connection with the club goes well beyond ownership.
"She has been invested in the Titans and the Gold Coast for a long time, and her passion for what this club represents to its community has never wavered.
"Rebecca and Brett have made a significant commitment to the future of the Titans and their belief in the club, our people and the potential of rugby league on the Gold Coast gives us a strong foundation to keep building.
"On behalf of everyone at the Titans, we say congratulations to Rebecca on this wonderful and well-deserved achievement."
In collecting her award, Frizelle also spoke of her hope that female representation across rugby league would continue to become the norm, rather than something requiring special recognition.
“I can’t wait for the day we don’t need a Women in League Round because it becomes the norm,” said Frizelle.
“But I am so incredibly grateful and recognise the women who have gone before us that have made the great game that we have today.
"At the Titans, we have incredible women working across every facet of our club.
"From the playing field to administration, coaching, the executive and beyond, women play an important role in shaping who we are and what we stand for.
"I want to acknowledge and share this recognition with all of those women, who make such an important contribution to our club every day."
As the Titans prepare to celebrate its 20 years in 2027, her recognition as the Bulletin's Trailblazer is another significant milestone for someone whose own story has been closely intertwined with the Titans since the earliest days.
The Titans congratulate Rebecca on the well-deserved honour.
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