Celebrating Sport 2018

Nominations now open for Celebrating Sports Awards 2018.

Celebrating Sport 2018 is an Awards Ceremony organised by East Lothian Council to recognise and to celebrate the achievements of many of the sportspeople and sports clubs within East Lothian.

Cabinet Spokesperson for Community Wellbeing, Councillor Jim Goodfellow, supports the event:

“The Celebrating Sport awards provide an opportunity to recognise the amazing diversity of sporting achievements in East Lothian.

The achievements of the people in East Lothian are truly inspiring with success being obtained at county, regional and international level. A new award has been introduced this year, ‘Inspiring in East Lothian’ , in recognition of the ‘unsung heroes’ who may have overcome adversity to become inspirational role models through sport or physical activity. The backbone of the sports community, the coaches and volunteers, are also recognised and I look forward to meeting the nominees at the event”

As main sponsors of the event,  Bill Axon, General Manager of enjoyleisure adds:  

“enjoyleisure are again delighted to be the main event sponsor of Celebrating Sport.  As East Lothian’s leading sports and leisure provider, we manage facilities across the county and therefore witness on a daily, weekly basis the time, effort, emotion and dedication that is required from individuals, coaches, volunteers, parents and officials that is goes into achieving sporting success.  It is always an honour and delight to be part of this special event which commemorates the development, coaching, inspirational and sporting achievements of our county’s population.”

Winners of the Coaching and Volunteering categories will automatically be put forward for the sportscotland Coaching, Officiating and Volunteering Awards 2018 and be in with a chance of winning a national award for their achievements.

The achievements of some of our sports people are truly inspiring with success being obtained at county, regional and international level.

AWARD CATEGORIES AND CRITERIA

Nominations are invited from an individual or organisation wishing to nominate from the categories listed below. Nominees must be shown to have made an outstanding contribution to their sport between September 2016 and June 2018.

An independent panel will judge the nominations received. The closing date for nominations is THURSDAY 23rd AUGUST with no nominations being accepted after this time. All shortlisted finalists will be invited to a celebratory dinner in East Lothian on Friday 26th October.

One nomination form is required for each nomination.

The organisers reserve the right to check the validity of the information given.

Vote Online:

 

Sports Person of the Year

• An individual who has made significant progress or achieved particular success in their sporting field.
• An individual who has exceeded expectations in their sporting performance or made a big difference to a team.
• Someone who is a clear leader in his/her particular sport or activity and sets a good example to others.
• Nominees must meet at least one of the following: East Lothian Resident or a member of an East Lothian Club.

 Young Sports Person of the Year

• Someone aged 18 or under on 31st August 2018, who has made significant progress or achieved particular success in their field of sport.
• Someone who is a clear leader in his/her particular sport or activity.
• Someone who has exceeded expectations or has made a big difference to a team.
• Someone who has set a good example to others.
• Nominees must meet at least one of the following: East Lothian Resident or a member of an East Lothian Club.

 Sports Person with a Disability of the Year

• An individual who has made significant progress or achieved particular success in the field of disability sport.
• An individual who has exceeded expectations in their sporting performance or made a big difference to a team.
• Someone who is a clear leader in his/her particular sport or activity and sets a good example to others.
• Nominees must meet at least one of the following: East Lothian Resident or a member of an East Lothian Club.

Volunteer of the Year (over 21 years)

• This award will be made to a volunteer who has made an outstanding contribution to their school/club, in recognition of their commitment this year.
• Has worked in any aspect of their club/school – without them the club/school would not be the same.
• Has given up a substantial amount of time to volunteer in sport.
• Has been an inspiration and positive role model for participants and peers.

Young Volunteer of the Year (under 21 years)

• This award will be made to a volunteer who has made an outstanding contribution to their school/club, in recognition of their commitment this year.
• Has worked in any aspect of their club/school – without them the club/school would not be the same.
• Has given up a substantial amount of time to volunteer in sport.
• Has been an inspiration and positive role model for participants and peers.

Team of the Year

• A club team that has achieved success or competed at a consistently high level throughout the year.
• Teams must either have a home venue, pitch, clubhouse or regular use of a facility within East Lothian.
• This applies to both professional and amateur/community status and all age groups. 

Performance or Development Coach of the Year

• This award will be made to a coach who, by using a player-centred approach, has ensured that athletes or teams have made an impact at district, regional, national or international level. 
• The award looks for evidence of player-centred development leading to successful performance.
• Has been responsible for identifying and nurturing talent in line with the sport’s long term player development model.
• Has made a difference to the development and performance of an athlete or team based on resources available to them.

Club or Community Coach of the Year

• This award will be made to a coach who has supported the development of athletes or teams, who are in the main over the age of 18, and has significantly increased the sporting opportunities available and participation levels within, their community.
• Has delivered regular quality coaching sessions to a group or to individual athletes
• Created a safe and enjoyable environment for participation.
• Has demonstrated innovative practice in their coaching.

Sports Club of the Year

• This award recognises a club who have made a significant improvement over the period in areas which could include school to club links and performance pathways.
• The club may have achieved in a number of leagues and competitions as well as offering alternative activities.
• The club should demonstrate a commitment to encourage new members, coaches and volunteers and have a significant impact on the local community.

Community Sports Hub of the Year

• The award recognises a group of sports clubs that have worked together to make a significant impact on the wider community.
• The Hub will have coordinated and supported sustainable community led projects and assisted in addressing the identified gaps and priorities of the local area.
• There should be evidence of enhanced levels of participation and quality of provision.
• There will also be a clear demonstration of the ability of sport and physical activity to contribute to community planning.

Lifetime Achievement Award

• This award recognises sports endeavour whether it is playing, organising or contributing to local sports development or coaching in East Lothian.
• This award will be made to an individual who, over their lifetime, has given outstanding service to sport as a competitor, official, volunteer and/or coach.
• Nominees must be an East Lothian resident or a member of an East Lothian club.

Inspiring in East Lothian Award

• This award is open to someone who is an inspirational role model through sport and physical activity.
• They may have overcome adversity such as illness or disability to achieve a personal goal. 
• They may have inspired others to become more active, been a role model or helped secure facilities and funding within their local communities.
• It is also to celebrate and thank those who give their time to working behind the scenes in East Lothian’s local sporting clubs and groups.
• Nominees must either be an East Lothian resident or a member of an East Lothian Club. 

For any queries contact healthyliving@eastlothian.gov.uk