Brisbane Lions AFLW CEO, Breeanna Brock, has been named the 2018 Football Woman of the Year.

Brock was presented the award at the annual Fujitsu General Grand Final Comedy Debate at Crown Palladium, hosted by the Essendon Women’s Network.

The Football Woman of the Year Award recognises a woman who has made a significant, positive and measurable impact to the advancement of women in the game of Australian Rules Football.

Brock is the first female CEO in the AFL, the first regional manager of the Northern Territory, and is AFL Queensland female development manager – demonstrating the opportunities for female leadership in administration in the football industry.

She was responsible for overseeing a doubling in the Lions AFLW team's revenue in the first season, and successfully deployed a lean budget, while creating a high-performing environment and team.

Essendon Women’s Network Chair, Karen Cusack, praised Brock for the significant impact she has had on football.

“Breanna brings a deep understanding of the game through a long career in Australian Rules football and inspires others through her passion for female participation in the game,” Cusack said.

“As the Women's CEO at the Brisbane Lions she has been integral to driving the success of the inaugural Brisbane Lions AFL Women's team.

“She is the only female CEO at an AFL Club and continues a long line of strong and influential women who champion the role of women in football.”