The Wirral Sports Forum is seeking nominations for the 2015 Wirral Sports Awards.
The Wirral Sports Awards are given annually in recognition of the achievements of Wirral’s dedicated sports people and are open to anybody who lives in Wirral.
The six categories are:
- Coach of the Year: Presented to a coach in recognition of their involvement, dedication and achievement within their chosen sport.
- Club of the Year: Presented to the sports club that can demonstrate achievements/success and supports the development of players, coaches and volunteers within the Club.
- Volunteer of the Year: Presented to an individual who has made a significant contribution to their sport or club, i.e. committee member, fundraiser, administrator, official, etc.
- Young Volunteer of the Year: Presented to a young person aged between 14 and 19 years who has made a significant contribution to sport as a volunteer.
- Young Sports Person of the Year: Presented to an individual, who is under 18, in recognition of their commitment and achievement in their chosen sport. Nominees should have achieved a high standard of performance at local, regional or national level.
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Presented to an individual who has provided an outstanding service to sport within Wirral over a long period of time.
All nominees and winners will be invited to a presentation awards evening to collect their awards.
Winners of The Wirral Sports Award will also become Wirral’s nominations for the annual Merseyside Sports Awards later in the year.
The closing date for nominations is Monday 17th August.
The Wirral Sports Forum is also seeking applications for Wirral Sports Bursaries
The Wirral Sports Bursaries offer monetary assistance to individuals under the age of 25 to support their progress in sport.
Individuals applying must either reside in Wirral or represent a Wirral Club. Priority is given to members of clubs in the Wirral Sports Forum.
For more information about any of the above, please visit the Council website.
