Aberdeen’s Sports Awards
Aberdeen’s Sports Awards celebrate the wealth of sporting achievements and contributions made by local athletes, volunteers and clubs.
Supported by Active Aberdeen Partnership, who passionately promote sport, physical activity and health opportunities within Aberdeen, these awards showcase the city’s wealth of sporting achievements and recognise the work that goes into the vision of making Aberdeen the most active city in Scotland.
This prestigious event will be held at P&J Live on Thursday, 20th January, 2022 and is Aberdeen’s moment to let our sporting stars shine.
If you would like to be involved; we have sponsorship opportunities available, please contact our Event Sales Manager, carole.bruce@ajl.co.uk or call on 07799 545753
For more general event information please contact Lesley Taylor – l.taylor@ajl.co.uk or call on 07500 773997
Key Dates
| 9 Sep 2021 | Entries Open |
| 11 Oct 2021 | Entries Close |
| 11 Nov 2021 | Finalists Announced |
| 20 Jan 2022 | Event |
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Adult Volunteer of the Year (Over 26)
Awarded to a person over the age of 26, who has volunteered their time and made a significant impact or contribution to the development of individuals, clubs, community or school within Aberdeen City.
Your decision should be based on information provided about the Nominee around the following areas:
- How long they have been volunteering (minimum of six months)
- What they do, including details of where the volunteering takes place and how many hours they give
- Examples of regular commitment to the role
- Examples of how their voluntary work benefits the wider community
- Examples of going the extra mile
- Any additional achievements
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Business Community Partner of the Year
Awarded to a local business which has provided support, resources or equipment to an Aberdeen based sports project, club or individual.
Your decision should be based on information provided about the Nominee around the following areas:
- Information about the business
- Details of support given
- The difference the support has made to the project, club or individual
- Inspirational practice about the support provided
- Innovative practice about the support provided
- Support given during the pandemic
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Club of the Year
Awarded to a sports clubs that has made a significant impact on or contribution to the development of sport in the community.
Your decision should be based on information provided about the Nominee around the following areas:
- Links with the local community
- A strong coach development structure
- A commitment to being inclusive and providing opportunities for all
- Volunteer recruitment, reward and recognition activity
- Details of awards and success achieved
- Actions during the pandemic to help their members and their community
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Community Sports Project of the Year
Awarded to a community sports club, community group or voluntary organisation that has used sport to make a difference in communities at a ‘grass roots’ level and achieved positive outcomes.
Your decision should be based on information provided about the Nominee around the following areas:
- Details of the project e.g. when, where and how often it takes place
- The difference the project makes to people’s lives
- Involvement of participants in the development of the project
- Commitment to personal development of participants including volunteering and training
- Sustainability of the project
- What is inspiring and/or innovative about the project
- What impact has the project made over the course of the pandemic
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Community / Participation Coach of the Year
Awarded to a community, school or club-based coach who has made a significant increase in providing opportunities and participation levels in the city.
Your decision should be based on information provided about the Nominee around the following areas:
- Details of regular quality coaching sessions in Aberdeen, including when and where the coaching takes place
- Details of the athletes/players coached and at which level they participate
- Current coaching qualifications and additional continuous professional development opportunities undertaken
- Examples of providing a safe, inclusive and fun setting for participation
- Examples of increasing opportunities and participation levels
- Examples of using innovative practice in their coaching
- Examples of how the coach contributes to the local community
- Key achievements since January 2020
- If in a paid role, must show they’ve gone above and beyond their job description
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Inspiration Award
Awarded to someone who is regarded as a positive role model or has shown incredible determination to overcome barriers, setbacks and challenges in achieving their goals.
Your decision should be based on information provided about the Nominee around the following areas:
- Outstanding achievements
- Positive impact on others
- Inspirational qualities
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Lifetime Achievement
Awarded to an individual who has made a positive impact, through sport, over their lifetime, through an Aberdeen based club/school or within a local community.
Your decision should be based on information provided about the Nominee around the following areas:
- Details of the role(s) played
- Examples of dedication to their role, participants and the wider community
- Details of non-financial contribution
- Examples of going beyond the call of duty
- Impact on the community/club/sport or individuals
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Performance Coach of the Year
Awarded to a school, 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 district, regional or national level.
Your decision should be based on information provided about the Nominee around the following areas:
- A programme of athlete/player-centred coaching sessions, including when and where the coaching takes place
- A description of the athletes/players coached and at which level they perform
- Current coaching qualifications and additional continuous professional development opportunities undertaken in the past year
- Evidence of mentoring and developing other coaches
- Examples of identifying and nurturing talent in line with the sports long term athlete/player development model
- Examples of significantly improving athletes/players performance at district, regional or national level (not necessarily winning titles)
- Examples of how the coach contributes to the local community
- Key achievements since January 2020
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Sports Achiever of the Year
Awarded to a sports performer competing at the highest level of their sport, including Para athletes and athletes with disabilities, who has achieved significant success or improvement in their development as an athlete.
Your decision should be based on information provided about the Nominee around the following areas:
- Sport(s) played
- Performance level of representation, e.g. Scotland/Great Britain/BUCS
- Age group
- Key achievements since January 2020
- Dedication to training
- Examples of steps taken to improve performance
- Inspirational qualities
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Student Sports Achiever of the Year
Awarded to a student sports performer who has achieved significant success or improvement in their development as an athlete.
NB: nominees must currently be registered as a student in further or higher education; studying or living in Aberdeen or Aberdeenshire with a connection to a club, team or sport in Aberdeen
Your decision should be based on information provided about the Nominee around the following areas:
- Sport(s) played
- Performance level of representation, e.g. Scotland/Great Britain/BUCS
- Age group
- Key achievements since January 2020
- Dedication to training, as well as commitment to studies or extra-curricular activities of educational institution
- Examples of steps taken to improve performance
- Inspirational qualities
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Team Performance of the Year
Awarded to a sports team that has made significant progress, achieved or won titles/trophies, whilst demonstrating a commitment to continual training and development.
Your decision should be based on information provided about the Nominee around the following areas:
- Sport played
- Leagues/tournaments/championships competing in
- Level of competition e.g. local, district, regional or national
- Key achievements since January 2020
- Commitment to training and development
- Inspirational qualities
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Veteran/Masters Sports Achiever of the Year
Awarded to a sports performer who has achieved significant success or improvement in their development as an athlete in a veteran category of their sport stipulated by the National Governing Body (NGB) e.g. Scottish Swimming Masters is from 25 years and up, or Scottish Women’s Masters Hockey, which is open to players over 40.
Your decision should be based on information provided about the Nominee around the following areas:
- Sport(s) played
- Level of representation, e.g. Scotland/Great Britain
- NGB age range for veterans/masters
- Key achievements since January 2020
- Dedication to training
- Examples of steps taken to improve performance
- Inspirational qualities
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Young Coach of the Year (16-25)
Awarded to a community, school or club-based coach, aged 16-25 years, who has made a significant impact or contribution to the development of individuals or teams in their sport within the city.
Your decision should be based on information provided about the Nominee around the following areas:
- Details of at least one coaching session per week, including when and where the coaching takes place
- A description of the athletes/players coached and at which level they participate/perform
- Current coaching qualifications and additional continuous professional development opportunities undertaken
- Examples of providing a safe, inclusive and fun setting for participation
- Examples of improving performers and/or team
- Examples of how the coach contributes to the local community
- Key achievements since January 2020
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Young Sports Achiever of the Year (Under 18)
Awarded to a sports performer under the age of 18 years, competing at the highest level of their sport, including Para athletes and athletes with disabilities, who has achieved significant success or improvement in their development as an athlete.
Your decision should be based on information provided about the Nominee around the following areas:
- Sport(s) played
- Performance level of representation, e.g. Scotland/Great Britain/BUCS
- Age group
- Key achievements since January 2020
- Dedication to training
- Examples of steps taken to improve performance
- Inspirational qualities
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Young Volunteer of the Year (12-25)
Awarded to a person aged 12-25 years who has volunteered their time and made a significant impact or contribution to the development of individuals, clubs, community or school sport within Aberdeen.
Your decision should be based on information provided about the Nominee around the following areas:
- How long they have been volunteering (minimum of six months)
- What they do, including details of where the volunteering takes place and how many hours they give
- Examples of regular commitment to the role
- Examples of how their voluntary work benefits the wider community
- Examples of going the extra mile
- Key achievements since January 2020
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School Innovation Award
Awarded to the Aberdeen City school (Primary, Secondary or Additional Support Needs) that has used PEPAS – PE, Physical Activity and Sport – in innovative and positive ways to best support the mental and physical health of their pupils. Nominations should be in the form of a pupil led submission to give the voice of young people. Only one nomination per school.
Your decision should be based on information provided about the Nominee around the following areas:
- Details of theinnovativeand/ or creative approaches taken
- The difference the school’s approach has made topupils’lives
- How pupils have been involved in the planning and development of the approach
- How have the school gone above and beyond
- What is inspiring about the school’s approach
Partners
The Active Aberdeen Partnership is a strategic, dynamic, flexible and progressive body; comprising of ten organisations focused on making Aberdeen the most active city in Scotland.
Role: To provide leadership and a step change in the sporting ambition and aspiration within the City of Aberdeen by harnessing all the key stakeholders in a cohesive strategic partnership.
Aim: Promote the Active Aberdeen Partnership as a strategic, dynamic, flexible and progressive body, capable of supporting and influencing partners to improve the quality of life for people of all ages within Aberdeen through sport and physical activity.
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The Evening Express, Scotland’s biggest selling evening newspaper, produces unrivalled coverage of local news and sport in the north-east of Scotland. Our team of reporters ensures readers are informed of anything that affects them and are primed to react to every breaking incident across the area. Whether it’s the latest development at the Town House or a major, developing story we’re there seven days a week to bring the news everyone wants to read about. The Evening Express features more coverage of our city’s main football club, Aberdeen FC, than anyone else, with our sports team also reporting on Peterhead FC, Cove Rangers, the Highland League and all other local sports. We’ve got the best sport columnists to be had in the north-east, with Dons legends Willie Miller, Joe Harper and Scotland captain Rachel Corsie giving their frank and honest views on anything sport-related.
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Judges
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Ryan Cryle
Head of Sport Evening Express
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Graeme Dale
Development Manager Sport Aberdeen
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Brian Pahlmann
Chair ClubSport Aberdeen
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Alison Shaw
Grampian Regional Manager Scottish Disability Sport
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Jan Griffiths
Head of Sport & Physical Actvity Aberdeen Sports Village
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