Sports Awards
The Charnwood Sports Awards
What is it?
Charnwood is very fortunate to be blessed with a strong sporting history and community. The Charnwood Sports Awards celebrate the sporting success of individuals and teams throughout the Borough.
It is not just about recognising those who compete, they also celebrate the volunteers who give up their spare time to coach or those that often go unnoticed but work tirelessly behind the scenes to help a club run smoothly.
Why Do It?
2012's Awards were the 4th annual Sport Awards! It was a great evening that brought the people of Charnwood together to celebrate their successes and recognise their achievements and commitments in sport and physical activity.
Councillor David Snartt, Charnwood Borough Council's Cabinet member for Neighbourhood Services has said:
"The Charnwood Sports Awards provide a brilliant opportunity for the community to recognise and reward local sportsmen and women whose achievements and leadership inspire and motivate others in the name of sport"
The 2012 Nominations were taken from the follwoing 13 categories:
- Junior Sportsperson of the Year - Aged under 18 on August 31st 2011, this award is for an individual who has, in the last 12 months: made significant progress in the field of sport; exceeded expectations in their sporting performance or made a big difference to a team.
- Junior Volunteer of the Year - Aged under 18 on August 31st, 2011, this award is for an individual who has in the last 12 months: demonstrated enthusiasm and commitment to a sport or club; made a strong impact on a club or organisation through volunteering.
- Junior Disabled Sportsperson of the Year - Aged under 18 on August 31st, 2011, this award is for a performer who has in the last 12 months: had a significant impact on disability sport; overcome barriers and exclusion to excel in sport; acts as a role model for other disabled people.
- Junior Team of the Year A team of two or more people aged under 18 on August 31st, 2011, this award is for a club team that has in the last 12 months: achieved success or competed at a consistently high level throughout the year; demonstrated fair play and a good sporting attitude throughout the year.
- Senior Sportsperson of the Year (Elite) This award is for an individual, over the age of 18 who has in the last 12 months: made significant progress in the field of the sport; exceeded expectations in their sporting performance or made a big difference to a team and competes at a National or International level.
- Senior Volunteer of the Year - This award is for an official, administrator or general helper, aged 18 and over who has in the last 12 months: demonstrated enthusiasm and commitment to a sport or club; made a strong impact on a club or organisation through volunteering; shown a commitment to personal development, team working and supporting the development of other volunteers.
- Senior Disabled Sportsperson of the Year -This award is for a performer aged 18 and over who has in the last 12 months: had a significant impact on disability sport; overcome barriers and exclusion to excel in sport; Acts as a role model for other disabled people.
- Senior Team of the Year - A team of two or more people aged 18 and over who have in the last 12 months: achieved success or competed at a consistently high level throughout the year; exhibited fair play and a good sporting attitude throughout the year.
- Coach of the Year - This award is for a qualified coach (paid or voluntary), aged 18 and over who has in the last 12 months: made an impact in their sport by increasing participation or improving individuals’ or a team’s skill level or performance; committed to providing the highest standard of coaching to their performers; a positive, encouraging attitude that has inspired, guided and influenced progression in their sport.
- Club of the Year - This award is for a club that has achieved some, or all, of the following in the last 12 months: gained or attained National Governing Body (NGB) accreditation; demonstrated successful partnerships with local schools and community organisations; evidenced commitment to volunteer recruitment, recognition and training including increased membership and participation levels.
- Contribution to School Sport - For individuals or groups who have; made a significant contribution within a Charnwood school environment and, in some cases, exceeding expectations of their paid/volunteer roles. This can include adults other than teachers. Previous winners of this award cannot be nominated
- Outstanding Contribution to Physical Activity - This award is for individuals or groups who have gone that extra mile to promote the benefits of physical activity and who have worked tirelessly behind the scenes encouraging others and supporting others, exceeding their expectations of their paid/voluntary role and has increased membership or participation levels at a local level. Previous winners of this award cannot be nominated
- Outstanding Contribution to Sport - This award is for an individual who has gone that extra mile to compete in sport or enabled others to compete or take part. An individual who works tirelessly behind the scenes encouraging and supporting others. Previous winners of this award cannot be nominated.
For More Information About Previous Years Awards Please Click Below:
For Further Information:
Please contact Steve Wiggins - Sports Development Officer on 01509 634592 Email: Steve.Wiggins@charnwood.gov.uk
Last updated: Tue 28th May, 2013 @ 08:38
