Sport Awards 2017 - Volunteer of the Year |
Award Categories and Criteria
Volunteer of the Year
Through the Greater Dandenong Sports Awards the City of greater Dandenong recognises the exceptional contribution by people within our community who work hard in their chosen sport and who enrich the lives of others through providing the opportunity to participate in sport.
Nominations are sought for individuals whose outstanding work has made a positive contribution to the Greater Dandenong sporting community in areas such as enhancing performance, leadership, engaging disaffected youth through sport and inclusive engagement of all groups within our community to increase participation.
Award Criteria
Consideration will be given to volunteers who have demonstrated some or all of the following:
- Enthusiasm and commitment to a sport or club.
- Shown a commitment to personal development, team working and supporting the development of other volunteers.
- Actively contributed and made a significant impact to the objectives of a Sport Club in a volunteer capacity during the last 12 months.
- Played an active role in assisting with the delivery of programs and services to the members of the club.
- Worked selflessly for the benefit of their club.
- Did not receive remuneration for their contribution to the Sport Club (except reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses).
- Presented a positive image for the club.
- Fostered a positive difference in the lives of others through support and encouragement, often with self-sacrifice and without personal gain.
- Provided inspiration and motivation to others within the club.
- Acted as a role model and a positive influence on the community.
Individual nominees must be nominated by someone other than themselves and have a second person to act as a referee. (Referees may be contacted for additional information.)
Through the Greater Dandenong Sports Awards the City of greater Dandenong recognises the exceptional contribution by people within our community who work hard in their chosen sport and who enrich the lives of others through providing the opportunity to participate in sport.
Nominations are sought for individuals whose outstanding work has made a positive contribution to the Greater Dandenong sporting community in areas such as enhancing performance, leadership, engaging disaffected youth through sport and inclusive engagement of all groups within our community to increase participation.
Award Criteria
Consideration will be given to volunteers who have demonstrated some or all of the following:
- Enthusiasm and commitment to a sport or club.
- Shown a commitment to personal development, team working and supporting the development of other volunteers.
- Actively contributed and made a significant impact to the objectives of a Sport Club in a volunteer capacity during the last 12 months.
- Played an active role in assisting with the delivery of programs and services to the members of the club.
- Worked selflessly for the benefit of their club.
- Did not receive remuneration for their contribution to the Sport Club (except reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses).
- Presented a positive image for the club.
- Fostered a positive difference in the lives of others through support and encouragement, often with self-sacrifice and without personal gain.
- Provided inspiration and motivation to others within the club.
- Acted as a role model and a positive influence on the community.
Individual nominees must be nominated by someone other than themselves and have a second person to act as a referee. (Referees may be contacted for additional information.)