Awards

AWARD categories

OVERALL CRITERIA

SPECIFIC CRITERIA

Sports Personality of the Year

This award is for any individual [aged 18 years or above by the entry deadline] who has:

1.      Made significant progress in the field of their sport

2.      Had significant impact on sport in Leighton Linslade and been an inspiration to others

3.      Exceeded expectations in their sporting performance or made significant difference to a team

Young Sports Personality of the Year

This award is for an individual [aged under 18 years by the entry deadline] who has:

1.      Made significant progress in the field of their sport

2.      Had significant impact on sport in Leighton Linslade and been an inspiration to others

3.      Exceeded expectations in their sporting performance or made a significant difference to a team

Sports Club of the Year

This award is open to any sports club in Leighton Linslade that has a bona fida affiliation to their sport’s governing body and has a safeguarding policy

1.      A proven track record of working in their community [school, local authorities etc]

2.      Effective commitment to their volunteers and be a welcoming club

3.      Actively encouraged the widest participation in the community [ie. the club is inclusive]

4.      Implemented a new innovation and/or demonstrated significant value to their local community

Coach of the Year

This award is for a qualified coach who has:

1.      Made a positive impact by increasing participation in their sport and/or inspiring others to improve in their sport

2.      Enabled personal or team achievement, or coached to success

3.      Evidence of their own personal development in the last 12 months

4.      Demonstrates a professional approach with excellent dedication [both are eligible but please state whether this is a voluntary or paid coach]

Sports Team of the Year

This award is for a senior/adult sports team that has:

1.      Achieved success and competed at a high level throughout the year

2.      Demonstrated fair play and a good sporting attitude throughout the year

3.      Shown significant improvement from previous years

Young Sports Team of the Year

This award is for a youth/school sports team, any age group between under 7 and under 17

1.      Achieved success and competed at a high level throughout the year

2.      Demonstrated fair play and a good sporting attitude throughout the year

3.      Shown significant improvement from previous years

Disability Sports Award

This award is for an individual who has:

1.      Made a significant impact on disability sport and been an inspiration to others

2.      Overcome barriers to take part or even excel in their sport

3.      Been a role model/mentor for other disabled people

Service to Sport Award

This award is for an outstanding individual who has:

1.      Contributed significantly to sport over a minimum of 10 years

2.      Demonstrate huge commitment and devoted much of their own time to enable others to take part in sport

3.      Made a positive impact in their club and local community

Volunteer of the Year

This award is for an administrator, groundsman, official or other key volunteer [aged 18 or above by the entry deadline]

1.      Demonstrated enthusiasm and commitment to a sport or club

2.      Made a significant impact on the club through volunteering

3.      Shown a commitment to personal development and team working

Young Volunteer of the Year

This award is for an administrator, official, or (Sports Leader instead of general helper) general helper [aged under 17 by the entry deadline]

1.      Demonstrated enthusiasm and commitment to a sport or club

2.      Made a significant impact on the club and school Sport through volunteering

3.      Shown a commitment to personal development and team working

Environmental Impact Award

This award is open to any club, group or individual in relation to sport in the Leighton Linslade area

1.      Demonstrates significant commitment to sustainability in sport

2.      Implemented a new or significant innovation

3.      Works in tandem with other partners to effect continuous improvement