Celebrating Sport Nominations 2018 Survey

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 15th July 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)

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)

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.

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.

The club fosters a welcoming environment for all.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Celebrating Sport Nominations 2018

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Which Category would you like to nominate in?