23rd April 2019
England Handball is delighted to announce that nominations for the end of season awards are now open.
The annual programme of awards, has been created to recognise the work, dedication and achievements of volunteers across the Handball Community.
The closing date for nominations is 17.00 on Friday 31 May. The National Awards will be presented at 'The Handball Conference - Developing People and Clubs' on 22 June 2019 at Loughborough College.
Premier Handball League Player of the Year (male and female) - Voted by Premier Handball League coaches
Under-19 League Player of the Year (male and female)- Voted by Under-19 team coaches
Points will be awarded to each player following the vote – 10 points for a first place vote, six points for a second place and three points for a third place. Coaches will not be able to vote for their own player. The Award will be presented to the player with the most points following collation of all the votes.
Senior (aged 25+) Female and Male Coach of the Year
This award recognises the outstanding contribution of a coach to the development of players/participants in handball through high-quality coaching. We are looking for someone who has excelled in all or a majority of the following areas:
Nominations will need to demonstrate and evidence how the coach meets the required criteria. The winners will be selected by the awards nominations panel who would assess the nominations and make a decision based on the listed criteria and any other information provided.
Young (Under-25) Female and Male Coach of the Year
This award recognises the important work carried out by an up-and-coming coach through their dedication and commitment to their players/participants. We are looking for someone who has excelled in all or a majority of the following areas:
The nominated coaches in both categories must also:
Nominations will need to demonstrate and evidence how the coach meets the required criteria.
The winners will be selected by the awards nominations panel who would assess the nominations and make a decision based on the listed criteria and any other information provided.
Handball Coaching Culture of the Year
This award recognises the work carried out by an organisation through their commitment to creating and developing an environment that enables players/participants at all levels to develop to their full potential and reach desired goals.
We are looking for an organisation, which could include a club, a school/college/university or a local authority/Activity Partnership, which has excelled in all or a majority of the following areas:
Nominations will need to demonstrate and evidence how they believe they meet the required criteria. The winners will be selected by the awards nominations panel who would assess the nominations and make a decision based on the listed criteria and any other information provided.
Club of the Year
This award recognises a club that has:
Nominations will need to demonstrate and evidence how the club meets the required criteria. The winners will be selected by the awards nominations panel who would assess the nominations and make a decision based on the listed criteria and any other information provided.
Volunteer of the Year T
This award recognises a (non-coaching) volunteer who has made a significant contribution of time and effort and who continuously displays an outstanding commitment to their club/wider handball community. This person may fill one or several roles within an organisation – administration, finance, providing transport etc. They will be crucial to the smooth running of the club/local community and will be key to keeping things together. We are looking for someone who has:
Nominations will need to demonstrate and evidence how the volunteer individual meets the required criteria. The winners will be selected by the awards nominations panel who would assess the nominations and make a decision based on the listed criteria and any other information provided.
Contribution to the development of handball in schools (The Mike Briers Trophy)
This award recognises the efforts of an individual who has helped to grow the development of handball within the schools’ sector. Candidates can be nominated by anyone involved in handball and the winner will be selected by the awards nominations panel.
Lifetime Achievement Award
This award is given to an individual who is felt to have contributed to the development of handball over more than 20 years. Nominations will be sought from senior figures in handball who would need to outline the achievements of the candidate and the impact that this has had on handball. The winner will be selected by the England Handball Board.
Please make your nominations here https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/handballawards2019
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