service to sport awards
2008 Nominations are open!
If you know someone who you think should be recognised for their committment and contribution to sport in Hertfordshire then we want to hear from you!
Often unrecognised and rarely rewarded sports volunteer across the county will give hundreds of hours this week to make sport happen. A local coach will be waiting courtside as his team arrives for training, a referee will be checking the nets before a 3pm KO and a club secretary will be arranging next months fixtures. Unsung heroes & heroines make sure sport can happen in every corner of the county and this is your chance to reward them for their time, effort and 
commitment.
The Herts Sports Partnership Service to Sport awards is looking for coaches, officials, administrators and clubs from all sporting environments that deserve recognition for their commitment over the last 12 months. This may simply be by giving their time and talents to enable others to participate in sport, or by helping an individual or team achieve a specific goal. If you know someone who is the driving force behind sport in your community the Herts Sport Partnership wants to hear from you.
Nominations will begin on Thursday 24th April 2008 and will be open until Wednesday 9th July 2008. Nominations are welcome from anyone as long as the nominee is involved in sport in Herts!
The awards will be presented at a special awards ceremony on Wednesday 8th October 2008 at the University of Hertfordshire's Weston Auditorium.
The categories are as follows:
- Community coach of the year (Male)
An individual at community level who provides exceptional coaching and inspiration to athletes/players. Coaches in fully paid professional jobs are not eligible for this award. e.g. coach of a professional football team. - Community coach of the year (Female)
An individual at community level who provides exceptional coaching and inspiration to athletes/players. Coaches in fully paid professional jobs are not eligible for this award. e.g. coach of a professional football team. - Community Club of the Year
A club that has shown overall improvement and commitment to its members. Nominated clubs must hold or be working towards ‘Clubmark’ / Charter Standard status. - Best newcomer club
A club or group providing a new sporting opportunity. - Sport school of the year
A school that has provided excellent sporting opportunities to young people. - Contribution to disability sport
A volunteer, coach, athlete, or club who has significantly contributed to developing disability sport. - Young Community Volunteer (Step into Sport)
A young volunteer, as part of the Step into Sport programme, who has committed time and effort towards community sports volunteering. - Volunteer of the year (Over 21)
An individual, other than a coach, who works tirelessly behind the scenes to make sure the club/organisation can operate. e.g. official, administrator, secretary, treasurer, umpire, helper - Volunteer of the year (Under 21)
An individual, other than a coach, who works tirelessly behind the scenes to make sure the club/organisation can operate. e.g. official, administrator, secretary, treasurer, umpire, helper - Service to Sport
An individual who has shown long term commitment to sport as volunteer.
To make a nomination simply download the nomination form below returning via post or e-mail to the address given on the form.
2008 Service to Sport Award Nomination Form - in PDF
2008 Service to Sport Award Nomination Form - in MS Word
If you would like to promote the awards within your club or organisation then please feel free to download and display this years Awards Poster
A nomination pack can also be requested by calling 01707 281006 or e-mailing info@sportinherts.org.uk
