Dr Alberti received the award at the Essendon Women's Network Great Grand Final Comedy Debate at Crown Palladium on Thursday.
A committed member of the Western Bulldogs for over 50 years, Dr Alberti is an acting board member of the club who played an instrumental role in the Save the Bulldogs campaign through fundraising and strategy initiatives.
She was the founder of the Bulldogs' Forever Foundation, a vehicle for the development of Whitten Oval and scientific research undertaken to improve the club's football department.
Dr Alberti also communicates the health, social and economic benefits the game brings to the community through regular speaking engagements.
Compere Lindy Burns described Dr Alberti as someone who stands up for what she believes in and shows respects for all human beings, regardless of their sex, colour or creed.
Through her involvement with football she has been a player, a fan, cheer squad organiser and board member.
Dr Alberti accepted the award on behalf of "all women who work behind the scenes and out the front as directors and senior administrators of their clubs.
"Football, and especially the Bulldogs, rate very highly in my inspirations," she said.
"I certainly have a very strong network of friends and associates. Receiving this award today is the culmination of another 10 women who are sitting at my table today."
The award, presented by the Essendon Women’s Network, is in its 11th year and recognises women who have had a significant impact on football, regardless of club or profession.
The recipient must demonstrate specific criteria and is judged by Andrew Demetriou (AFL CEO), Caroline Wilson (journalist with The Age) and Helene Bender (a director of Geelong Football Club).
Previous winners of the award represent a gamut of football roles ranging from journalists to board members, administrators and umpires.
