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Tranent & District Community Sport Awards 2014

02 Jan 2015

All nominations must be a Tranent & District Resident or be a member of a Tranent & District Club

  • All nominations should be made for contributions made between 1st January 2014 to 31st December 2014.
  • If more than 3 nominations are made a separate device (computer/ phone etc) will be required to make the nominations.

1.    Sports Person of the Year  

  • An individual who has made significant progress or achieved particular success in their sporting field.
  • An individual who has exceeded expectations in their sporting performance or made a big difference to a team.
  • Someone who is a clear leader in his/her particular sport or activity and sets a good example to others.

2.    Young Sports Person of the Year 

  • Someone aged 21 or under on 31st December 2014, who has made significant progress or achieved particular success in their field of sport.
  • Someone who is a clear leader in his/her particular sport or activity.
  • Someone who has exceeded expectations or has made a big difference to a team.
  • Someone who has set a good example to others.

3.    Sports Person with a Disability of the Year

  • An individual who has made significant progress or achieved particular success in the field of disability sport.
  • An individual who has exceeded expectations in their sporting performance or made a big difference to a team.
  • Someone who is a clear leader in his/her particular sport or activity and sets a good example to others.

4.    Volunteer of the Year (over 21 years) 

  • This award will be made to a volunteer who has made an outstanding contribution to their school/club, in recognition of their commitment this year.
  • Has worked in any aspect of their club/school – without them the club/school would not be the same.
  • Has given up a substantial amount of time to volunteer in sport.
  • Has been an inspiration and positive role model for participants and peers.

5.    Young Volunteer of the Year (under 21 years) 

  • This award will be made to a volunteer who has made an outstanding contribution to their school/club, in recognition of their commitment this year.
  • Has worked in any aspect of their club/school – without them the club/school would not be the same.
  • Has given up a substantial amount of time to volunteer in sport.
  • Has been an inspiration and positive role model for participants and peers.   

6.    Team of the Year  

  • A club team that has achieved success or competed at a consistently high level throughout the year.
  • Teams must either have a home venue, pitch, clubhouse or regular use of a facility within Tranent & District.
  • This applies to both professional and amateur/community status and all age groups.

7.    Coach of the Year  

  • Has adopted a player-centred approach to coaching
  • Has been responsible for identifying and nurturing talent in line with the sport’s long term player development model or
  • Has coached athletes or teams who have made an impact at district, regional or national level which may include a significant improvement in performance.  

8.    Community Project of the Year 

  • For the creation of opportunity for residents of Tranent & District to participate in sporting activity.
  • The opportunity can be either competitive or social.

9.    Lifetime Achievement in Sport

  • This award will be made to an individual who has made a significant contribution to local sport for a period of greater than 15 years.
  • This can be achieved by playing, volunteering or coaching throughout this period.

10.  Sports Club of the Year 

  • This award recognises a club who have made a significant improvement over the period in areas which could include school to club links and performance pathways.
  • The club may have achieved in a number of leagues and competitions as well as offering alternative activities.
  • The club should demonstrate a commitment to encourage new members, coaches and volunteers and have a significant impact on the local community.  

11.  School Contribution to Sport  

  • For a School that has demonstrated a positive impact on the community through sport.
  • Shows high quality and innovation in the delivery of PE and/or displays a commitment to developing opportunities for pupils through school teams. 

Please nominate by using completing a nomination form below;

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6P9P3TH