Devon sports awards: nominations open
The organisers of Devon's not for profit sports awards today reminded contenders that nominations are now open.
The Exeter Daily has joined forces with Active Devon and the Exeter Foundation to launch a county-wide sports awards event to promote all that is best about local sport.
The competition is open to those involved in sport throughout Devon and, unlike similar awards, all profit will be donated to charity.
The Exeter Foundation Devon Sports Awards, in association with Active Devon, will once again be hosted at Sandy Park, the home of Premiership rugby team the Exeter Chiefs.
Active Devon is celebrating its 11th anniversary of hosting the awards and has partnered with the Exeter Foundation, a charity closely linked to the Exeter Chiefs, to stage a star-studded ceremony.
Tony Rowe, chairman of the Exeter Foundation, said: “This is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate all that is great about local sport and raise money for good causes at the same time.”
Active Devon Chief Executive Matt Evans said: “We are delighted to be working with The Exeter Foundation yet again on this year’s awards, which have been elavated to a new level by this association."
NOMINATION CATEGORIES
All categories consider achievements between 1st January 2013 and 31st December 2013
Closing date for nominations is Friday 14th February 2014.
1. Community Sport - Performer of the Year *
In recognition of an individual who competes, and has achieved sporting success at/below national level in 2013.
2. Community Sport - Coach of the Year *
In recognition of a coach delivering in community sport who has demonstrated outstanding dedication and ability to coach a team, squad or individual in 2013.
3. Young Coach of the Year *
In recognition of a coach (under the age of 25 years on 31.12.13) who has demonstrated an exceptional ability to coach in 2013 and has the ambition and skills needed to develop further.
4. Performance Coach of the Year *
In recognition of a coach working with elite athletes at the highest level of performance in sport during 2013.
5. Volunteer of the Year *
In recognition of an individual volunteer or official who has shown dedication, commitment and service to a club or sport within the community in 2013.
6. Young Volunteer of the Year *
In recognition of an individual volunteer or official (under the age of 25 years on 31.12.13) who has shown dedication, commitment and service to both their school/club and local community in 2013.
7. Community Sport - Team of the Year *
In recognition of a community sports team which has achieved local or regional sporting success in 2013.
8. Community Sport - Club of the Year *
In recognition of a community sports club that has made an outstanding contribution to their community in 2013.
9. Contribution to Inclusive Sport *
In recognition of a person, project or programme that has achieved success in increasing opportunities for those people with disabilities and has made a genuine impact on equality of access to sport in Devon.
10. Sportivate Project of the Year
In recognition of a project that has received funding under the Sportivate programme that has demonstrated innovation and success in the following areas:
• Engagement, retention and sustainability of participants;
• Young people/club development success stories;
• Partnership working;
• Links to 2012 legacy.
The following two categories will be adjudicated by a selected panel of local sports journalists only and are therefore not open to nomination.
11. Professional Club of the Year
In recognition of a professional sports club that has achieved success at national or international level and made an outstanding contribution within their community in 2013.
12. Elite Performer of the Year
In recognition of an individual who has achieved national or international sporting success in 2013.
13. Outstanding Contribution to Sport in Devon
The Outstanding Contribution to Sport in Devon Award is awarded to an individual or group for their overall dedication and achievement within community sport in Devon. The winner is selected from the winners of categories marked with an asterisk (*) on the previous page. Please do not nominate in this category.
Eligibility for all categories:
• Nominee/s must live or coach/perform in Devon.
• Sports must be recognised by Sport England (http://www.sportengland.org/our-work/national-work/national-governing-bo...).
• Active Devon staff and Exeter Foundation Trustees are not eligible to be nominated for Devon Sports Awards.
Information provided within nominations must be factual and accurate. Where possible, all nominations must be endorsed by the nominee’s governing body of sport. If this has not been possible before submission of this form, Active Devon may seek endorsement directly with the governing body of sport of all shortlisted candidates. Nominations will be judged by an independent panel of representatives
The Exeter Foundation Devon Sports Awards will take place on Friday May 16 and are being supported by The Exeter Daily. All of the profits will go to the Exeter Foundation, which grants money to a number of Devon charities.
In order to submit your nomination, please click the link below to access the online survey. If you have trouble accessing this, or need to discuss any aspect of the nomination process, please contact active@devon.gov.uk quoting 'Devon Sports Awards' in your email, or phone the office on 01392 263674.
Click here to nominate https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1eiVSSRDFr-1oQ2kUzlyXB336KHz2dxRKpV0LmLtaJsI/viewform
