Process
Object
The object of the awards programme is to honour eleven individuals as representatives of the huge body of volunteers in sport who give of their time in various capacities through the structure of sports clubs and groups to sport in Ireland.
Conditions
- Each nominee must have served in his/her voluntary role for no less than 2 years and must still be acting in the role for which he/she are being nominated.
- Individuals who receive pay in return for their services will not be eligible. The reimbursement of expenses is not considered pay for the purposes of these awards.
- Groups/Teams will not be eligible
- You may not nominate yourself for this award
- Individuals being nominated should be informed by the nominator. Contact details for the nominated individual must be provided.
- The nominating club or group must be affiliated to a National Governing Body of Sport
- Being nominated for another volunteer scheme does not preclude entry under this particular scheme
- Successful candidates will be subject to Garda Vetting
- Before receiving an award each nominee will be required to sign a waiver form granting the Awards organisers together with any Award Sponsor the right to the use of his/her name, likeness or photograph without compensation in any publicity or for promotional purposes carried out.
Selection Criteria
When evaluating the candidates, the Selection Committee will consider the following:
- Length of service as a volunteer
- Versatility
- Impact on the club or group
- Impact on the community
- Impact on the sport
- Overall merit
- Other qualities
Key Dates
- Nomination Forms available from July 2009
- Closing Date to Submit Forms is 13th November 2009
- Successful candidates to be contacted in January 2010
- Awards ceremony at the end of January 2010
Selection Committee
The Selection Committee will be chaired by Olympic gold medal winner Ronnie Delany and will comprise of representatives of Irish sport.
How to Nominate
- Complete the on-line form available at www.volunteersinsport.ie/nominate
- Nomination Forms should be completed by close of business on Friday 13th November 2009. Nominees should be profiled only by the completion of this form. Please do not send any additional information at this stage as such material cannot be considered by the Selection Committee.
- The Selection Committee will shortlist a selection of nominees in each category who will then be vetted by relevant NGB/LSP.
- A successful award winner will be chosen in January 2010 for each category.
- There will be an awards ceremony at the end of January 2010
- The successful candidates will each receive a special commemorative award.
