The Search Is on to Find Charnwood's Sporting Heroes
IT IS time again to salute the sporting heroes of Charnwood.
Nominations are now being sought for the 2012 Charnwood Sports Awards when the Borough Council recognises the achievements of teams and individuals as well as the work of dedicated volunteers.
The closing date for entries is 5pm on Friday, October 7 and there will be a presentation evening planned in December at Loughborough College.
The Sports Awards are sponsored this year by Fusion Lifestyle, the Borough Council’s leisure centre management partner, swimwear manufacturers Zoggs, property and construction consultants Castons and AFG Fire Group.
Councillor David Snartt, the Borough Council’s Cabinet member for Neighbourhood Services, 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.”
Last year’s senior sportsperson was golfer Melissa Reid, who helped Europe to victory over the United States in last year’s Solheim Cup.
Other successful winners at last year’s Awards included netball administrator Sue Jones, who won the Outstanding Contribution to Sport category for her sterling work with the Shepshed Netball League.
She said: “I was delighted to receive the accolade and it led to a nomination to carry the Olympic Torch which duly happened and that was a day I will never forget.”
Nominations are open in 13 categories:
Junior Sportsperson of the Year - Aged under 18 on August 31, 2012, this award is for an individual 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.
Junior Volunteer of the Year - Aged under 18 on August 31, 2012, 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 31, 2012, 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 31, 2012, 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.
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.
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 past 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.
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.
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 award-winners cannot be nominated and all nominees must live or represent a club in the Charnwood Borough.
The nominations can be submitted by filling in a form, available from the Borough Council’s offices in Southfield Road; at Loughborough, Soar Valley and South Charnwood leisure centres or online at:
