Nomination Guidelines

Below are the guidelines for the individual categories, you can also download these as a word document.

Junior Sportsman/woman, Senior Sportsman/woman, Masters Sportsperson, Junior Disability Sportsperson, Senior Disability Sportsperson

• Has made a major personal achievement in their sport in 2012.
• Has met or exceeded their performance goals during 2012.
• Has acted as a positive role model and inspiration to others within the Hampshire and IOW community.

Outstanding Personal Achievement Award

This award will be given to someone who has overcome adversity to make an outstanding individual achievement in their chosen sport.

• An individual of any age, who is either a participant, coach or volunteer.
• How they have shown great courage and dedication to overcome personal difficulties to make progress in their chosen sport during 2012.
• How they have progressed and achieved their personal goal in their chosen sport during 2012.

Junior Team of the Year, Senior Team of the Year

• Have achieved success and performed at a consistently high level throughout 2012.
• Have demonstrated fair play and a good sporting attitude over the last 12 months.

Participation Coach of the Year

This award recognises the outstanding contribution of a coach to getting more people starting, staying and/or succeeding in sport through high-quality coaching

Performance Coach of the Year

This award recognises the achievements of a coach in developing emerging talent and athletes at the highest level of performance in sport.

The criteria for both Coaching awards are:

• Holds a minimum of Level 2 NGB coaching award in the sport they are being nominated for.
• Has inspired and encouraged athletes/ players to progress in their sport.
• Has shown a ‘professional’ attitude and excellent dedication.
• Has shown a commitment to personal development in their coaching.

Official of the Year

• Has demonstrated a high level of enthusiasm and commitment to officiating/ umpiring in their sport.
• Has shown a ‘professional’ attitude and excellent dedication.

Club of the Year

The Club of the Year Award recognises exceptional commitment to developing a club and the activities and services it offers to its local community.

• The significant impact the work of the club has had over the last 12 months and how this has benefitted the local community
• Evidence of the club’s commitment to developing club members (players, coaches, officials and volunteers)
• Club is likely to have achieved or be working towards Clubmark or similar club accreditation (only relevant for clubs with a junior section).

Junior Volunteer of the Year, Senior Volunteer of the Year

• Has demonstrated enthusiasm and commitment to their sport/club.
• Has made a significant impact on their club/organisation/sport through volunteering.
• Has demonstrated a positive and ‘professional’ attitude.

Service to Sport

• Has contributed significantly to their sport/club over a minimum of 10 years.
• Has demonstrated long standing commitment and dedication to their sport/club.
• Has continually inspired and encouraged others during their involvement in their sport/club.

All categories are open to non-disabled and disabled nominees with the exception of the Disability Sportsperson (Junior & Senior) categories.

Certain eligibility criteria apply to some of the award categories, as shown below:

• Juniors – nominees must be under 18 years of age on 1 January 2013
• Seniors – nominees must be 18 years and over on 1 January 2013
• Masters – nominees must be 40 years of age or over on 1 January 2013
• Disability – nominees must consider themselves to have a disability
• Outstanding Personal Achievement Award - This award is not for people who are competing at National/International level
• Coach – nominees must hold a Level 2 NGB Coaching Award in the related sport

Outside of the above stated criteria, nominations are open and all submissions will be considered regardless of age, gender or disability.

Qualifications for entry

Nominees for Sportsman/woman/person must be a resident within Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.  For all the other categories nominees must either live or coach/officiate/volunteer in this geographical area. The nomination must be supported by one of the following: the Local Authority Sports Development Officer, National Governing Body (NGB), Education Professional or Local Sports Council/Forum.

Distinction between Service to Sport and Volunteer of the Year

Volunteer of the Year aims to reward a significant contribution made to sport throughout the year leading up to the Awards. This may be in the form of particular support throughout the year at a sports club, the dedication shown by a volunteer to a particular programme, or the organisation of a one off event.

Service to Sport is related to the longevity of the contribution to sport, and the impact that this individual has made over a number of years.

Club of the Year

Clubs cannot nominate themselves, they must be nominated by their local Sports Development officer, Local Sports Council, Education Professional or their NGB.

Previous Award winners

Previous winners will be considered in the same category if they have shown a marked improvement in performance/ranking during the nomination year.

Completed entry forms

Entry forms MUST also include a digital photograph of the nominee. This will be used for the Awards brochure/presentation if the nominee is shortlisted.

Nominations can be sent via post or e-mail:

Postal Address: 'Sports Award Entries', Sport Hampshire & IOW, Hampshire County Council, Castle Avenue, Winchester, SO23 8UL.

E-mail: sporthampshireiow@hants.gov.uk

Closing deadline is Friday 1 February 2013.

Judging and finalists

The selection of winners will be made by a Judging Panel chaired by the Event Manager and will include a representative from a Local Sports Council, Sport Hampshire & IOW, Hampshire County Council, Children's Services, a National Governing Body and one other nominated by the Chair.

Finalists will be informed by letter with details of the Awards Ceremony.