The Coaching and Volunteering Awards 2023 provide the opportunity to thank coaches and volunteers for their dedication and recognise their achievements.

 

All nominations must clearly demonstrate why the contribution of the nominee should be recognised. You should take into account the given criteria below and provide clear evidence as to how the nominee has been able to be:

 

• creative in developing their skills.

• ensure a high quality experience for their athletes, teams, schools and/or

         Club and community    

• develop long-term opportunities for their athletes, teams, schools and/or

         Club and community

 

All nominations should be submitted by Monday 26th February 2024. This form can be completed online or downloaded, completed and posted to Chris Jewell, Inverclyde Sports Awards, 

43a Esplanade, Greenock PA16 7RY. It can also be completed, scanned in and emailed to ispagreenock@gmail.com  

 

Remember to attach a head and shoulders and an action pic of the nominee with

your completed nomination form either online or by post/email to ispagreenock@gmail.com.

 

Coaching Awards – while there is one Coaching Award to be awarded, entries can be submitted for …

 

Young Person’s Coach of the Year

This award will be made to a coach who has made an outstanding contribution to the 

introduction and early development of sport for young people under the age of 18.

 

Evidence:

•   Has delivered quality coaching in a safe environment.

 

•   Has contributed to the development of the basic skills of a young athlete or a 

  young team.

 

•   Has created a safe, fun and nurturing environment for development.

 

•   Has demonstrated innovative practice in their coaching.

 

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 who has significantly increased the

sporting opportunities available and participation levels within their community.

 

Evidence:

•   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.

 

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 with emerging talent have made an impact at district, regional or national level.

 

Evidence:

•   Has adopted a player-centred approach to coaching. 

•   Has been responsible for identifying and nurturing talent in line with the

        sport’s long term player development model.

• 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.

 

Performance Coach of the Year

This award will be made to a coach working with athletes and teams at the highest

level in their sport. The award looks for evidence of player-centred development

leading to successful performance at the highest level of Scottish, UK or international

sport.

 

Evidence:

• Has adopted a player-centred approach to coaching.

• Has made a difference to the performance of an athlete or team, based

on resources available to them.

 

 

Young Coach of the Year

This award is made to a coach aged 25 years or younger in recognition of their

achievements in 2023. This award looks for the young coaches who have invested in

their development as a coach and have made a significant impact on the people they coach.

 

 

Evidence:

• Has helped their athletes or teams reach their potential by dedicated support.

• Has invested time and energy in their development as a coach, undertaking

• continuous professional development and opportunities.

• Has demonstrated innovative practice in their coaching.

 

Disability Coach of the Year

This award will be made to a coach working with people with a disability. The award

looks for evidence of player-centred development leading to successful performance

of athletes or teams with a disability.

 

Evidence:

• Has adopted a player-centred approach to coaching.

• 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.

 

 

Volunteering Awards

 

Adult Volunteer of the Year

This award will be made to a volunteer aged 26 years and older as at 31 December 2023 who has made an outstanding contribution to their school or club, in recognition of their commitment in 2023.

 

Evidence:

• Has worked in any aspect of their school/club – without them, the school/club 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

This award will be made to a volunteer aged 25 years or under as at 31 December 2023

or more who has made an outstanding contribution to their school or club, in

recognition of their commitment in 2023.

 

Evidence:

• Has worked in any aspect of their school/club – without them, the school/club 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.