On your marks…get set….NOMINATE!!
Following the launch of the annual Keepmoat Stadium Sports Awards last month, it’s that time of year again where we recognise sporting talent across the town.
With 12 categories to choose from, ranging from sporting unsung heroes, team of the year to a lifetime achievement award, there really is something for everyone from a variety of different sporting backgrounds.
Categories for this year’s awards include:
Sports Personality of the Year
This award is to recognise an outstanding individual who has achieved, through sport, excellence and has represented their town, county or country in a way in which Doncaster can be proud. The Sports Personality will also be a strong role model for younger athletes to aspire to.
Junior Sports Personality of the Year
This award is for an individual under the age of 21 where their sporting achievements in the last twelve months have made them worthy of this accolade. They will have either represented themselves or a team in a local or national environment to a high standard.
Disabled Sports Personality of the Year
To reward an individual who has excelled in their given sport to achieve on a local or national level. This person will have raised the profile of disabled activity through their involvement either through competing, coaching or volunteering.
Lifetime Achievement Award
To recognise an individual who has either achieved in sport or who has helped others to fulfill their potential through their dedication to their given sport. This person will have enhanced the sporting profile of the region over a period of time.
Unsung Hero
This award is for someone who will have given time and care to help an individual or club without looking for personal gain. The award winner must have consistently shown tireless dedication and epitomise the true spirit of an unsung hero.
Coach/Manager of the Year (Amateur)
This award is to give recognition to a coach/manager who has demonstrated leadership and has improved the level of performance of a team, club, school or individual.
Hope for the Future
To reward an individual who has a bright future in sport regardless of age or attainment. This is a person who shows a true potential to go on to bigger and better things and be a star in the making.
Team of the Year
To reward a team who have achieved to a level that has made them proud. This could be an age classified team or one who represents a club, school or college at a junior or senior level.
Sporting Venue of the Year
This category is to reward the venue which has given the most benefit to its users by tirelessly working to improve the quality of services and the commitment that it has to it’s patrons. The facility could range from a leisure centre through to a scout hut or church hall.
Amateur Sports Club of the Year
To reward the club which has done the most to bring together people of all ages and abilities to participate in sport and benefit from a club environment.
Outstanding Sporting Moment
This award is for a person that has in the last twelve months produced a significant sporting performance at a local or national level. This could vary from setting a record to hitting a winning run.
Sports Business of the Year
The criteria for this award is to give credit to a business which has either actively encouraged its staff to participate in a healthier lifestyle, or a company that promotes sporting activity within the borough.
The Keepmoat Stadium Sports Awards will take place on Friday 13th May at the popular venue, offering entertainment, a delicious two course dinner and a few celebrity guests thrown in for good measure!
Shane Chalmers, chief executive of the Stadium Management Company said: “This year’s event will be a wonderful celebration, recognising the spectacular achievements of sports people from Doncaster both from local amateur activities to our professional clubs.
“We want to hear from golfers, fishing champions, sprinters and darts teams to swimmers, ice dancers, hockey players and gymnasts - absolutely everyone can get involved!
“Doncaster has a great sporting past but more importantly, it has a brilliant sporting present and future to look forward too. We want to celebrate not only our champions but as we edge ever closer to the 2012 Olympics, our champions-in-waiting.”
For terms and conditions of the voting process - keep posted for future announcements, call 01302 762 656 or visit: www.keepmoatstadium.com.
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Press release issued on behalf of the Keepmoat Stadium by OnTrack PR Ltd. For further information please contact Stacey Morgan on 01302 554931 or via stacey@ontrackpr.co.uk.