The Chairman’s Sport Awards 2012
Guidelines
About the Awards
The impact of volunteers, coaches and teachers upon the sporting landscape cannot
be overestimated. These awards will recognise the work of these individuals and
organisations that are a key part of increasing participation, raising the level of
people’s health and building stronger communities in Bath and North East Somerset.
The Chairman’s theme for the year in office is: Recognising Achievement in the
Community and nominations are particularly invited that link with this theme.
All nominees must reside or be active in Bath and North East Somerset.
Categories
1. Young Volunteer in Sport (16 and under)
This award will recognise overall commitment shown by a volunteer in community
sport and should be an individual who has made a significant contribution to sport
helping behind the scenes, as a coach, team manager or mentor.
2. Volunteer in Sport
This award will be presented to an individual (17 and over) in recognition of their
commitment and achievements as a volunteer e.g. coach, team manager, chair
person, secretary, fundraiser, team manager or mentor
3. Young Achiever in Sport (16 and Under)
This award will be presented to an individual who has demonstrated significant
development and progress in their particular sport and has inspired others around
them with their dedication, attitude and commitment.
4. Achiever in Sport
This award will be presented to an individual (17 and over) in recognition of their
commitment and achievements within their sport. Nominations could mention levels
of commitment, contributions made as a competitor/team member, personal
development, mentoring and support of other participants.
5. Achiever in Sport (with a disability)
This award will be presented to an individual with a disability in recognition of their
commitment and achievements within their chosen sport. Nominations should
mention their levels of commitment, overcoming adversity, contributions made as a
competitor/team member, personal development, mentoring and support of other
participants.
6. Coach
This award will recognise overall commitment shown by a coach in community
sport and physical activity and will consider commitment, contributions in their
chosen sport, commitment to personal development, mentoring and support
of others.
Please return forms to: Chairman’s Sport Awards, Bath & North East Somerset Council,
Sport and Active Lifestyles Team, Lewis House (1st Floor), Manvers St, Bath, BA1 1JG
Fax: 01225 396459 Tel: 01225 396429 Email: getactive@bathnes.gov.uk
7. Sports Club
This award will be presented to the Amateur Community Sports Club that has
shown the most commitment to developing community sport. Nominations will also
be sought from NGB partners and will recognise level of activity, commitment,
attitude and work towards accreditation.
8. Teacher (PE and Sport)
This award will be presented to a teacher in recognition of their involvement and
dedication to providing sporting opportunities for young people. Nominations from
young people themselves are welcome
9. Young Sports Leader
This award will be presented to a Young Sports Leader (18 and under) in
recognition of their involvement and dedication to providing sporting opportunities
for young people. Nomination should mention levels of involvement, commitment
including lunchtime and after school, levels of experience and mentoring / support
given to others
10. Healthy Lifestyles Special Achievement Award
This award will be presented to an individual, registered on any of the Bath and
North East Somerset Council healthy lifestyles programmes including cycling,
walking, running, Passport to Health and community activators, who has shown the
most commitment and/or health improvement. Nominations could mention levels
of activity, commitment, attitude, personal development and barriers overcome.
11. Aquaterra Achievement Award
This award will be presented to an Aquaterra member who has shown the most
progress and commitment and/or health improvement. Nominations could mention
levels of activity, commitment, attitude, personal development and barriers
overcome.
12. Chairman’s Special Award
The Chairman will be presenting a ‘Special Award’ to an individual or group who
reflects achievement in the Community. The Chairman will choose the winner of
this category from the nominations received in the above categories.
All nominees will be presented with a certificate in recognition of their contribution. The
winners in each category will receive an award plus 12 months Platinum Membership
to Aquaterra Leisure run facilities (worth £400) presented by the Chairman of the
Council at an evening award ceremony on 13th March 2012.
Deadline
Nomination forms must be returned by no later than 12 noon on 3rd February 2012.
Who can make nominations?
Individuals, businesses, sports clubs, council staff, councillors, youth
organisations, schools, FE/HE institutions, teachers, NGBs, CSPs
Please return forms to: Chairman’s Sport Awards, Bath & North East Somerset Council,
Sport and Active Lifestyles Team, Lewis House (1st Floor), Manvers St, Bath, BA1 1JG
Fax: 01225 396459 Tel: 01225 396429 Email: getactive@bathnes.gov.uk