Is anyone aware of the Doncaster Sports Awards, which will be held at Keepmoat Stadium on 22nd May 2009. This is our chance to nominate who we want for awards. Nominations can be made through Doncaster Free Press or on the Keepmoat Stadium's website:
http://www.keepmoatstadium.com/sportsaw ... tions.html
"Doncaster’s sporting heroes are to be honoured at a special awards ceremony in May.
The inaugural Keepmoat Stadium Doncaster Sports Awards will be held on May 22 at the stadium, with celebrity guests(inc Ellery Hanley), entertainment and a two-course dinner.
The awards will highlight the achievements of the unsung community heroes to professional superstars of all ages, from the groundsman of a local junior soccer squad to the town’s biggest names in sport.
Those nominated for an award must have been born, live or operate in Doncaster.
Doncaster Free Press readers will decide the award of Unsung Hero – with the chance to vote via the newspaper, later in proceedings, from a shortlist of finalists.
Other categories include the Lifetime Achievement award, Sporting Personality of the Year, Sporting Business of the Year, Coach/Manager of the Year, Amateur Sports Club of the Year.
Shane Chalmers, General Manager of the Keepmoat Stadium said: “As a community stadium we felt that it was important for us to give something back to the community we serve and what better than a celebration of sporting achievement from across the borough.
“This will be a wonderful, celebratory event recognising the spectacular achievements of sports people from Doncaster from local amateur activities to our professional clubs. We want to hear from everyone from golfers to fishing champions and darts teams to ice dancers.”
“Doncaster has a great sporting past but more importantly, it has a brilliant sporting present. We want to celebrate not only our champions but our champions-in-waiting.
“The Sports Awards celebrate and applaud the sporting endeavours and achievements of our local heroes, and the event will be a memorable night of recognition for excellence and success.”
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Sports Personality of the Year
An individual whose sporting achievements have made Doncaster proud. This person will have made a real difference to the town thanks to their dedication to and achievements in their chosen sport.
Junior Sports Personality of the Year
(from any sports pro or amateur aged under 21)
From any sport, a young achiever whose sporting achievements in the last 12 months have highlighted their individual sporting talent.
Lifetime Achievement Award
To recognise an individual who has achieved in sport at regional, national or international level over a sustained period ; the individual can be a current or past sportsman, sportswoman, administrator or coach who as a result has enhanced the sporting profile to the region. Any age or gender.
Team of the Year (amateur)
An amateur club that has performed beyond expectations and in doing so has demonstrated the true spirit of sport.
Coach/Manager of the Year (pro or amateur)
A Doncaster based individual that has significantly contributed to the performance progress or the impact made by an individual(s) or a team at a regional, national or international level. Any age or gender.
Disabled Sports Personality
Showing outstanding achievement, commitment and dedication to their field of sport/club.
Unsung Hero
An unpaid individual that has worked tirelessly to make an outstanding contribution to the sports community. Any age/gender. Can include schools/teacher.
Outstanding Individual Sporting Moment
A person/team that in the last 12 months has a produced a significant sporting performance at local, national or international level. This could range from setting a new record to winning a significant tournament. Any age or gender.
Amateur Sports Club of the Year
From any sport, organisations that have promoted participation in sport for the benefit of all. Any age or gender.
Professional Club of the Year
From any sport, a professional club that have lead by example and encouraged and promoted sport in their chosen field.
Sports Business of the Year
A business whose contribution to improve and promote the sporting life of the borough has encouraged people to participate in sport.
Hope for the future award An individual under the age of 18 who has shown true potential in any given sporting area. This individual may not have won accolades for their dedication but must be able to demonstrate a passion for their chosen sport that could lead them to bigger and better things in the future “one to watch”.
