Has one of your team mates done something extraordinary this year?
Has your club made a real difference to your local community?
Do you know of a local sporting hero that you would like to see rewarded?
Is your club significantly better off as a result of the contribution of a committed volunteer?
Has anyone you know performed an extraordinary act or acts that embody the true spirit of sport?

If so, then don’t miss out on the opportunity to honour their service by nominating them for the Victorian Government’s 2012 Community Sport and Recreation Awards.

NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!

All Victorians are encouraged to nominate their club, team, or individuals who have made a significant contribution to community sport and recreation, across the following eight categories:

      Community Sporting Club of the Year
      Young Sportsperson of the Year
      Senior Sportsperson of the Year
      Community Participation Award
      Service to Sport and Active Recreation Award
      Diversity Award
      Local Hero of the Year
      Community Coach of the Year

Nominations can be made at: www.sport.vic.gov.au.

You can nominate your own organisation, a club, team, group, third party or even yourself.

In addition to the eight awards, the Minister for Sport and Recreation will present the prestigious Sportsperson of the Year Award (Minister’s Award) to an individual, sporting team or club, or recreational organisation that embodies the true spirit of sportsmanship.   Nominations received across all award categories may also be considered for the Minister’s Award.

So get nominating and submit your 2012 Community Sport and Recreation Award nomination today.  Prizes ranging from $1000 to $5000 will be presented to the winners and finalists. This is your chance to acknowledge the contribution of those who have made a difference in your community.

Nominations open:       Now!
Nominations close:      Wednesday 24 October 2012
Award ceremony:         Wednesday 21 November 2012

Now is the time to reward your heroes in community sport!

For further information on this year’s award program, please visit www.sport.vic.gov.au or contact Domenica Forestiere on 9208 3517 or events@sport.vic.gov.au.