The Shetland Sports Award are back once again, celebrating the many sporting achievements over the last 12 months.
The Shetland Sports Award are back once again, celebrating the many sporting achievements over the last 12 months.
There has been a huge number of outstanding performances to be recognised. The sporting calendar has been filled with major achievements from our sportspeople, clubs and coaches. We are looking for your nominations in eight categories.
There are awards for Team and Young Team of the Year, Sportsperson and Young Sportsperson of the Year, Volunteer Coach of the Year and Volunteer of the Year. There is also the Inclusivity Award for an athlete, club or volunteer who has gone above and beyond to promote inclusivity in their sport.
And there is the chance to nominate someone for the Lifetime Endeavour Award – for the person you believe should be given special recognition for the devotion they have given to sport. There are plenty of potential contenders to choose from in what has been another exceptional year of sporting achievement.
Making your nomination is easy, via Council’s Sport & Leisure webpage at www.shetland.gov.uk/sport-leisure or click the Nomination Form link here
You have until midnight on Wednesday 17th September to make up your mind. Once all the nominations are received the panel of judges will meet to consider them and select a shortlist of finalists.
Each finalist will be invited to the awards ceremony at the Clickimin Leisure Centre on Friday 14th November, when the winners will be announced. This year’s event will again be hosted by Shetland Recreational Trust at Clickimin Leisure Centre, and supported by partners Shetland Islands Council, Ability Shetland and national sports agency sportscotland.
Robert Geddes, Chief Executive – Shetland Recreational Trust said: “We are proud to continue to host the Shetland Sports Awards. We look forward to receiving nominations in what promises to be an exciting highlight of the sporting calendar.”
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Here is an outline of what we are seeking from the nominations, which relate to achievements during the period from 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2025:
Sportsperson of the Year – Awarded to the sportsperson who has shown outstanding commitment and performance. Areas of consideration:
- Description of key achievements
- Description of level of competition i.e. local, district, regional or national
Young Sportsperson of the Year – Awarded to the young sportsperson age 18 and under who has shown outstanding commitment and performance during the period. Areas of consideration:
- Description of key achievements and level of competition.
- Detailed breakdown of each achievement – i.e. result, podium, score line, time ran etc.
Volunteer Coach of the Year – Awarded to a community club, district, regional or national coach who has made a significant impact on the progression of individuals or teams in their sport at a local, district, regional or national level. This is for coaches who volunteer. Areas of consideration:
- Description of the athletes/players coached and at which level they perform
- Description of the coach’s commitment to nurturing and developing athletes/players – i.e. time commitment to training programmes and competition schedule
- Example of how the coach contributes to the local community
Team of the Year – Awarded to the team that has made the most outstanding achievement in competition. Areas of consideration when completing your application:
- Sport played and leagues/tournaments/competitions/championships competing in
- Level of competition – i.e. local, district, regional or national
Young Team of the Year – Awarded to the young team aged 18 and under that has made the most outstanding achievement in competition. Areas of consideration when completing your application:
- Sport played and leagues/tournaments/competitions/championships competing in
- Key achievements within time period – breakdown when/where, results etc.
Volunteer of the Year – Awarded to a person who has volunteered their time and made a significant impact or contribution to the development of individuals, clubs, sports or communities in Shetland during the period. Areas of consideration when completing your application:
- How long have they been volunteering
- What they do, including details of where the volunteering takes place and how many hours they give
- Examples of how their voluntary work benefits the wider community
- Examples of going the extra mile
Inclusivity Award – Awarded to an individual, athlete or club who has gone above and beyond to promote inclusivity in their sport during the period. Areas of consideration when completing your application:
- Description of how the nominee has developed or promoted inclusive practice within their club/sporting environment
- Impact on individuals/club/sport/community
- Examples of going beyond the call of duty
Lifetime Endeavour Award – Awarded to an individual who has made a positive impact, through sport, over their lifetime, through Shetland sports/clubs or within the local community. Areas of consideration:
- Details of the role(s) played
- Examples of dedication to their role, participants and the wider community
- Examples of going beyond the call of duty