FARNHAM SPORTS COUNCIL AWARDS – Categories 2024
| AWARD categories | SPECIFIC CRITERIA |
| Sports Personality of the Year This award is for any individual aged 18 years or above by the entry deadline | 1 – Made significant progress in the field of their sport 2 – Had significant impact on sport in Farnham and been an inspiration to others 3 – Exceeded expectations in their sporting performance or made significant difference to a team |
| Young Sports Personality of the Year This award is for an individual aged under 18 years by the entry deadline | 1 – Made significant progress in the field of their sport 2 – Had significant impact on sport in Farnham and been an inspiration to others 3 – Exceeded expectations in their sporting performance or made a significant difference to a team |
| Sports Club of the Year This award is open to any sports club in Farnham that has a bona fida affiliation to their sport’s governing body and has a safeguarding policy | 1 – A proven track record of working in their community [school, local authorities etc] 2 – Effective commitment to their volunteers and be a welcoming club 3 – Actively encouraged the widest participation in the community [ie. the club is inclusive] 4 – Implemented a new innovation and/or demonstrated significant value to their local community |
| Coach of the Year This award is for a qualified coach | 1 – Made a positive impact by increasing participation in their sport and/or inspiring others to improve in their sport 2 – Enabled personal or team achievement, or coached to success 3 – Evidence of their own personal development in the last 12 months 4 – Demonstrates a professional approach with excellent dedication [both are eligible but please state whether this is a voluntary or paid coach] |
| Sports Team of the Year This award is for a senior/adult sports team | 1 – Achieved success and competed at a high level throughout the year 2 – Demonstrated fair play and a good sporting attitude throughout the year 3 – Shown significant improvement from previous years |
| Young Sports Team of the Year This award is for a youth/school sports team, any age group between under 7 and under 17 | 1 – Achieved success and competed at a high level throughout the year 2 – Demonstrated fair play and a good sporting attitude throughout the year 3 – Shown significant improvement from previous years |
| Disability Sports Award | 1 – Made a significant impact on disability sport and been an inspiration to others 2 – Overcome barriers to take part or even excel in their sport 3 – Been a role model/mentor for other disabled people |
| Service to Sport Award | 1 – Contributed significantly to sport over a minimum of 10 years 2 – Demonstrate huge commitment and devoted much of their own time to enable others to take part in sport 3 – Made a positive impact in their club and local community |
| Volunteer of the Year This award is for an administrator, groundsman, official or other key volunteer, aged 18 or above by the entry deadline | 1 – Demonstrated enthusiasm and commitment to a sport or club 2 – Made a significant impact on the club through volunteering 3 – Shown a commitment to personal development and team working |
| Young Volunteer of the Year This award is for an administrator, official, or general helper, aged under 17 by the entry deadline | 1 – Demonstrated enthusiasm and commitment to a sport or club 2 – Made a significant impact on the club through volunteering 3 – Shown a commitment to personal development and team working |
| Environmental Impact Award This award is open to any club, group or individual in relation to sport in the Farnham area | 1 – Demonstrates significant commitment to sustainability in sport 2 – Implemented a new or significant innovation 3 – Works in tandem with other partners to effect continuous improvement |