Goodes was named Australian of the Year at a ceremony in Canberra on Saturday, having been recognised for his work with Aboriginal youth in the Goode O'Loughlin Foundation.
AFL Chief Executive Officer Andrew Demetriou acknowledged Goodes's contribution to Australia's own game and the community in a statement overnight.
"On behalf of the AFL Commission, our clubs and the wider game, the AFL is delighted and honoured that Adam Goodes has been recognised as the 2014 Australian of the Year," said Mr Demetriou.
"Adam Goodes has been a brilliant player of our game for 15 years but his work off the field as a leading member of our community, seeking to assist and inspire young people, has truly defined him as a great Australian.
"Adam is a great ambassador for his people, the Sydney Swans and our game, and is a leader in reconciliation and bringing all Australians together.
"We congratulate him on his recognition as the Australian of the Year and we know he will continue to lead the way for a better country for all Australians."
Port Adelaide also congratulates Ray Titus, a former photographer for The Advertiser, for receiving an Order of Australia Medal in the general division for services to the media as a photographer.
Titus photographed Port Adelaide in both AFL and SANFL football grades and was a significant contributor to the club's Since 1870 photographic history book published in 2011.
The club's general manager of media Daniel Norton said Titus set the standard for professionalism within the South Australian sports media and was a deserving recipient of the OAM.
"Ray is one of the most professional photographers our football club has dealt with - 'One Shot' is still fondly remembered by many within our playing and coaching group," said Norton.
"His reputation was well-earned over so many decades of work with not only his professional attitude, but his excellent photography as well.
"He has contributed much to the club with our Since 1870 book, as well as over the year within the industry, and we all congratulate him with this highly-deserved award."
