LiveArgyll Volunteer Sports Awards 2020
NOMINATIONS CLOSE 6th August 2020
The LiveArgyll Volunteer Sports Awards, run annually in partnership with sportscotland, aim to celebrate and reward the success and achievements of coaches and volunteers in Argyll and Bute school and community sports clubs. Nominations are open to both volunteer sport coaches and club volunteers with non-coaching roles. In Argyll and Bute these volunteers put in hours of their time and are crucial to running of our clubs and providing sport to our communities.
There are seven categories which volunteers can be nominated in. For full nomination criteria please scroll down.
| VOLUNTEER COACH | NON-COACHING VOLUNTEER |
| Young person’s coach of the year (coach of under 18s) | Lifetime volunteer achievement |
| Coach of the year | Volunteer of the year |
| Young coach of the year (25 years and under) | Young volunteer of the year (25 years and under) |
| Disability coach of the year |
Please nominate your club heroes and heroines to celebrate their contribution to sport and physical activity in Argyll and Bute by clicking the relevant button below.
Volunteer Coach Volunteer – non-coaching role
For further information please email Community Sport Hub Officer cshub@liveargyll.co.uk
Nominations close August 6th 2020.
All nominees of the Volunteer Sports Awards 2020 will be announced in September on the liveArgyll webpage and social media platforms. Final winners will be announced in October*. The 2020 winners and runners up will also have their entries entered into the national sportscotland Coaching, Officiating and Volunteering Awards.
*If the nominee does not want their name and club listed on our social media and website please contact cshub@liveargyll.co.uk
VOLUNTEER AWARD CATEGORIES FOR 2020
Coaching Roles
YOUNG PERSON’S COACH OF THE YEAR
| THE CRITERIA |
| This award will be made to a coach/deliverer who has made an outstanding contribution to the introduction and early development of sport and physical activity for young people under the age of 18. |
| We are looking for an individual who: |
| Has adopted a person-centred approach to coaching, helping young people to develop a positive attitude towards sport and physical activity |
| Has contributed to the development of the basic skills of those taking part |
| Has invested time and energy in their development as a coach |
| Has created a safe, fun, inclusive and nurturing environment for development |
COMMUNITY COACH OF THE YEAR
| THE CRITERIA |
| This award will be made to a coach/deliverer who has supported the development of those taking part (in the main over the age of 18), and has significantly increased the sport and physical activity opportunities available and participation levels within their community. |
| We are looking for an individual who |
| Has adopted a person-centred approach to coaching |
| Has delivered regular quality coaching sessions to those taking part |
| Has created a safe, inclusive and enjoyable environment for participation |
| Has made a positive impact on their community through sport and physical activity |
YOUNG COACH OF THE YEAR
| THE CRITERIA |
| This award will be made to a coach/deliverer aged 25 years or younger. This award looks for young people who have invested in their development as a coach and have made a significant impact on the people they coach. |
| We are looking for an individual who |
| Has adopted a person-centred approach to coaching |
| Has helped those taking part to reach their potential through dedicated support |
| Has invested time and energy in their development as a coach |
| Has created a safe, inclusive and enjoyable environment for participation |
DISABILITY COACH OF THE YEAR
| THE CRITERIA |
| This award will be made to a coach working with people with a disability. The award looks for evidence of a person-centred development leading to successful performance of those taking part. |
| We are looking for an individual who |
| Has adopted a person-centred approach to coaching |
| Has helped those taking part to reach their potential through dedicated support |
| Has invested time and energy in their development in order to meet the needs of their participants |
| Has coached athletes or teams who have made an impact at district, regional or national level which may include a significant improvement in performance, although not necessarily the winning of titles |
Non- Coaching Roles
LIFETIME VOLUNTEER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD (NON-COACHING)
| THE CRITERIA |
| This award will be presented to an individual who has shown outstanding dedication or made an exceptional contribution to volunteering through a lifetime dedicated to sport and physical activity. |
| We are looking for an individual who |
| Has dedicated a substantial amount of time to volunteering in their school, club, community group, Community Sport Hub, Scottish Governing Body and without them, the organisation or community would not be the same |
| Has significantly improved their club, sport or community through their lifelong dedication |
| Has gone above and beyond what is required of them as a volunteer |
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD
| THE CRITERIA |
| This award will be made to a volunteer in a non-coaching role, aged 26 years or more, who has made an outstanding contribution to the development of sport and physical activity. |
| We are looking for an individual who |
| Has worked in any aspect of their school, club, community group, Community Sport Hub or Scottish Governing Body and without them, the organisation or community would not be the same |
| Has dedicated a substantial amount of time to volunteer in sport and physical activity |
| Has been an inspiration and is a positive role model |
YOUNG VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD
| THE CRITERIA |
| This award will be made to a volunteer in a non-coaching role, aged 25 years or younger, who has made an outstanding contribution to the development of sport and physical activity. |
| We are looking for an individual who |
| Has worked in any aspect of their school, club, community group, Community Sport Hub or Scottish Governing Body and without them, the organisation or community would not be the same |
| Has dedicated a substantial amount of time to volunteer in sport and physical activity |
| Has been an inspiration and is a positive role model |
