GEELONG star and domestic violence campaigner Jimmy Bartel is one of four players named as finalists for the 2016 Jim Stynes Community Leadership Award. 

Gold Coast veteran Jarrod Harbrow, Port Adelaide defender Jack Hombsch and Melbourne backman Neville Jetta have also been selected after being nominated by their respective clubs.

Bartel was recognised for his work in the 'Just Think' program, which aims to provide education about the impact of alcohol-fuelled violence in the community. 

The 32-year-old also began the 'Face up to DV' campaign to raise funds to help fight domestic violence.

The three-time premiership Cat, who earlier this year opened up about his own personal experience with domestic violence, has not shaved his face or cut his hair for the entire season to raise awareness on the issue.

Harbrow, 28, was chosen for his commitment to advancing the interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities on the Gold Coast, and for his work in creating the Jarrod Harbrow Leadership Academy to assist indigenous athletes from the region. 

Hombsch, 23, was selected for his work as an ambassador and mentor in the South Australian amateur football league as well as a number of other volunteer and inclusion programs, including Kick Start for Kids.

Jetta, 26, has also been involved in a number of organisations, including the Red Cross, the Juvenile Justice Centre and the Melbourne Indigenous Transition School. 

The Jim Stynes Community Leadership Award was named in honour of the former Melbourne president and Brownlow medallist, who passed away in 2012 after a long battle with cancer.

The award will be presented to one of the four finalists on Brownlow Medal night, with the winner to receive $20,000 from the AFL and $20,000 from the Jim Stynes Foundation to be donated to a chosen charity or community program.

"This year we are pleased that Matisse Stynes, daughter of Samantha Ludbey Stynes and Jim Stynes, will be presenting the award to the winner at this year's Brownlow Medal count," AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan said in a statement.

Carlton speedster Dennis Armfield took out last year's award for his work as an ambassador for drug and alcohol rehabilitation.