NOMINEE DETAILS
NOMINEE NAME
CATEGORY
BOROUGH - This will determine which local Awards the nominee is put forward for
ADDRESS – please ensure that this is a personal not club/work address
TELEPHONE NUMBERS AND EMAIL
NOMINATOR DETAILS
NAME OF NOMINATOR
NOMINATOR ADDRESS
NOMINATOR TELEPHONE NUMBER AND EMAIL
PLEASE COMPLETE THE RELEVANT NOMINATION FORM BELOW, THEY ARE SET UP BY CATEGORY, AND SUBMIT IT WITH THIS FRONT SHEET.You can complete it electronically by typing into the white boxes or print it off and use the criteria as a template for writing the nomination.
Closing date for nomination form submissions is – FRIDAY 24TH JULY 2015
2014/2015 SPORTS AWARDS
- Please complete this nomination form and submit with the front sheet.
- A MAXIMUM of 200 words for each of the criteria can be submitted giving examples where you can.
- This nomination should reflect achievements between September 2014and the closing date.
A MAXIMUM of 200 words for each of the criteria can be submitted. Please give examples where you can.
Please note, this nomination should reflect achievements between September 2014and the closing date.
CRITERIA
1. What role does the volunteer play? Please identify where the volunteering takes place, what role is played and how many hours are contributed
2. Demonstrate that the volunteer has regular commitment to their role
3. Please give examples of how their voluntary work benefits the wider community
4. Describe what the nominee does in going ‘the extra mile’ and any additional achievements.
Please return to Lizzie Gough, Sports Awards Lead, Robin Park Arena, Loire Drive, Wigan, WN5 0UH or e-mail to
Closing date for nomination form submissions is – FRIDAY 24TH JULY 2015
NOMINATION FOR COACH OF THE YEAR
2014/2015 SPORTS AWARDS
- Please complete this nomination form and submit with the front sheet.
- A MAXIMUM of 200 words for each of the criteria can be submitted giving examples where you can.
- This nomination should reflect achievements between September 2014 and the closing date.
A MAXIMUM of 200 words for each of the criteria can be submitted. Please give examples where you can.
Please note, this nomination should reflect achievements between September 2014 and the closing date.
CRITERIA
1. The Coach must be delivering on a VOLUNTARY basis within their local authority – Yes / No
(Please circle as appropriate)
2. Please list when and where coaching takes place. The coach must deliver a minimum of one coaching session a week in the borough.
3. List all current coaching qualifications and additional personal development undertaken.
4. Please give details and evidence of mentoring and developing other coaches.
5. Describe the coaches’ role in improving performers, individuals and/or teams giving examples of success.
6. How does the coach make a contribution to the wider community? Please give examples.
7. Summarise their achievements in the last 12 months.
Please return to Lizzie Gough, Sports Awards Lead, Robin Park Arena, Loire Drive, Wigan, WN5 0UH or e-mail to
Closing date for nomination form submissions is – FRIDAY 24TH JULY 2015
NOMINATION FOR SPORTS ACHIEVER
OF THE YEAR
2014/2015 SPORTS AWARDS
- Please complete this nomination form and submit with the front sheet.
- A MAXIMUM of 200 words for each of the criteria can be submitted giving examples where you can.
- This nomination should reflect achievements between September 2014 and the closing date.
A MAXIMUM of 200 words for each of the criteria can be submitted. Please give examples where you can.
Please note, this nomination should reflect achievements between September 2014 and the closing date.
CRITERIA
1. Sport and/or sports played
2. Level the nominee has been competing at
3. Achievements in the last 12 months giving examples of the steps take to improve performance
4. Demonstrate the nominee’s dedication to training using examples of where they have gone beyond the norm in ensuring they progress
5. Please describe any other key achievements or contribution to the wider sporting community
6. What is it about the nominee you find inspiring?
Please return to Lizzie Gough, Sports Awards Lead, Robin Park Arena, Loire Drive, Wigan, WN5 0UH or e-mail to
Closing date for nomination form submissions is – FRIDAY 24TH JULY 2015
ACHIEVEROF THE YEAR
2014/2015 SPORTS AWARDS
- Please complete this nomination form and submit with the front sheet.
- A MAXIMUM of 200 words for each of the criteria can be submitted giving examples where you can.
- This nomination should reflect achievements between September 2014and the closing date.
A MAXIMUM of 200 words for each of the criteria can be submitted. Please give examples where you can.
Please note, this nomination should reflect achievements between September 2014and the closing date.
CRITERIA
1. Sport and/or sports played
2. Level the nominee has been competing at
3. Achievements in the last 12 months giving examples of the steps take to improve performance
4. Demonstrate the nominee’s dedication to training using examples of where they have gone beyond the norm in ensuring they progress
5. Please describe any other key achievements or contribution to the wider sporting community
6. What is it about the nominee you find inspiring?
Please return to Lizzie Gough, Sports Awards Lead, Robin Park Arena, Loire Drive, Wigan, WN5 0UH or e-mail to losing date for nomination form submissions is – FRIDAY 24TH JULY 2015
NOMINATION FOR CLUB OF THE YEAR
2014/2015 SPORTS AWARDS
- Please complete this nomination form and submit with the front sheet.
- A MAXIMUM of 200 words for each of the criteria can be submitted giving examples where you can.
- This nomination should reflect achievements between September 2014 and the closing date.
A MAXIMUM of 200 words for each of the criteria can be submitted. Please give examples where you can.
Please note, this nomination should reflect achievements between September 2014 and the closing date.
CRITERIA
1. Please note the sports played at the club and the relevant adult or junior sections
2. Current Accreditation held
3. Please describe, using examples the clubs:
a. Awards/success in the last 12 months
b. Links with local community/schools.
c. Strong coach development and structure
d. Commitment to being inclusive and providing opportunities for all
e. Volunteer recruitment / reward / recognition
f. Commitment to Child Protection
4. In a statement, please summarise why you think this club deserves to win ‘Club of the Year’ for 2013 / 14
Please return to Lizzie Gough, Robin Park Arena, Loire Drive, Wigan, WN5 0UH or e-mail .
NOMINATION FOR UNSUNG HERO AWARD
2014/2015 SPORTS AWARDS
- Please complete this nomination form and submit with the front sheet.
- A MAXIMUM of 200 words for each of the criteria can be submitted giving examples where you can.
- This nomination should reflect achievements between September 2014and the closing date.
A MAXIMUM of 200 words for each of the criteria can be submitted. Please give examples where you can.
Please note, this nomination should reflect achievements between September 2014and the closing date.
This category requires that the nominee has been involved in sport and physical activity for a minimum of ten years. Should this not be the case, but you do know someone who deserves recognition, we would advise nominating them for ‘Volunteer of the Year’ or ‘Coach of the Year’.
CRITERIA
1. Please describe, using examples how the nominee has ‘made a difference’.
a. Length of time they have been involved in community sport (minimum of ten years)
b. Role they have played
c. Dedication to their role, participants and wider club environment
d. Going ‘Beyond the call of duty’ or doing ‘Over and above’ the norm
e. Impact on the community/club/sport or individuals
2. What do you think winning this award would mean to the nominee and what has driven you to make this nomination?
Please return to Lizzie Gough, Sports Awards Lead, Robin Park Arena, Loire Drive, Wigan, WN5 0UH or e-mail to losing date for nomination form submissions is – FRIDAY 24TH JULY 2015
NOMINATION FOR 2014 / 2015
“CHANGING LIFESTYLE RECOGNITION AWARD”
- Please complete this nomination form and submit with the front sheet.
- A MAXIMUM of 200 words for each of the criteria can be submitted giving examples where you can.
- This nomination should reflect achievements between September 2014 and the closing date.
- Nominees must be aged 16 or over.
A MAXIMUM of 200 words for each of the criteria can be submitted. Please give examples where you can.
Please note, this nomination should reflect achievements between September 2014 and the closing date.
CRITERIA
1. Describe activities undertaken before the achievement period, and activity levels achieved during the eligible period. Please give details of the type of activity the nominee has taken part in.
2. Describe how inactivity (and subsequent activity) has affected everyday living.
3. Please give details how any health conditions and limiting problems have improved or been managed through becoming more active.
4. Explain how any health improvements have made a difference to the nominee’s quality of life
5. Provide any additional information on how the nominees improvements have inspired others to become more active
Please return to Lizzie Gough, Sports Awards Lead, Robin Park Arena, Loire Drive, Wigan, WN5 0UH or e-mail to Closing date for nomination form submissions is – FRIDAY 24TH JULY 2015
NOMINATION FOR TEAM OF THE YEAR
2014/2015WIGAN BOROUGH SPORTS AWARDS
- Please complete this nomination form and submit with the front sheet.
- A MAXIMUM of 200 words for each of the criteria can be submitted giving examples where you can.
- This nomination should reflect achievements between September 2043and the closing date.
A MAXIMUM of 200 words for each of the criteria can be submitted. Please give examples where you can.
Please note, this nomination should reflect achievements between September 2014 and the closing date.
CRITERIA
1. Team Name
2. Sport played
3. Is the team from School / Club / Community or other? (Please give details)
4. Adult / Junior team?( Please state the age group)
5. Please describe, using examples:-
a)Awards / successes in last 12 months
b)Which league(s) does the team compete in? Please state the level of competition (local, county, regional, national)
c)Demonstrate the teams commitment to training and development (please include how often training takes place)
6. In a statement, please summarise why you think this team deserves to win ‘Team of the Year’
NB. This award isspecific to Wigan; the winner does not go forward to the Greater Manchester Awards.
Please return to Lizzie Gough, Sports Awards Lead, Robin Park Arena, Loire Drive, Wigan, WN5 0UH or e-mail to
Closing date for nomination form submissions is – FRIDAY 24TH JULY 2015
NOMINATION FOR SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION
TO SCHOOL SPORT AWARD
2014/15WIGAN BOROUGH SPORTS AWARDS
- Please complete this nomination form and submit with the front sheet.
- A MAXIMUM of 200 words for each of the criteria can be submitted giving examples where you can.
- This nomination should reflect achievements between September 2014 and the closing date.
A MAXIMUM of 200 words for each of the criteria can be submitted. Please give examples where you can.
Please note, this nomination should reflect achievements between September 2014 and the closing date.
CRITERIA
1. Teacher / Assistant / Parent / Pupil / Volunteer ?
2. Role they have played
3. Dedication to their role, participants and the School Sports environment
4. Contribution they have made to School Sport
5. How the nominee has gone ‘beyond the call of duty’ or ‘above and beyond the norm’
6. What has driven you to make this nomination?
NB. This award isspecific to Wigan; the winner does not go forward to the Greater Manchester Awards.Please return to Lizzie Gough, Sports Awards Lead, Robin Park Arena, Loire Drive, Wigan, WN5 0UH or e-mail to
Closing date for nomination form submissions is – FRIDAY 24TH JULY 2015