Shortlist

• 1

  

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  1. Hannah Mearns
  2. Lyndzie Jeffrey
  3. Winner Phil Owens
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   Adult Community Coach / Volunteer of the Year  

  Awarded to a community, school or club-based coach and/or volunteer who has helped provide sporting opportunities and increase participation, and made a significant positive impact on individuals, clubs, community, school sport or sports-based projects at grassroots level within Aberdeen. (NOTE: work can be paid or voluntary).

  Your decision should consider information provided about the Nominee around the following areas:

  • How long they have been coaching and/or volunteering (minimum of six months)
  • What they do, including details of where the coaching and/or volunteering takes place and how many hours they give, including any athletes coached and the level they participate/perform at
  • Examples of commitment to role – like qualifications and continued development to support their coaching and/or volunteering work
  • Examples of providing a safe, inclusive and fun setting for participation
  • Examples of going the extra mile
  • Examples of how the coach and/or volunteer contributes to the local community
  • Key achievements between January 2023 and closing date (3rd December 2023)

  Shortlist

  • Hannah Mearns
  • Lyndzie Jeffrey
  • Winner Phil Owens

• 2

  

  Sponsored By:

  
  1. Aberdeen Amateur Athletics Club
  2. Winner Aberdeenshire Rugby Football Club
  3. Granite City Wanderers Hockey Club
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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.

  Qualifying Period: January 2023 to closing date (3rd December 2023).

  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 to help their members and their community

  Click here to nominate your Club of the Year

  Shortlist

  • Aberdeen Amateur Athletics Club
  • Winner Aberdeenshire Rugby Football Club
  • Granite City Wanderers Hockey Club

• 3

  

  Sponsored By:

  
  1. ASV Energisers
  2. Granite City Wanderers Extra Curricular
  3. Links Nursery and Hub Swimming Lessons
  4. Winner Russell Anderson Foundation
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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

  Qualifying period: January 2023 to closing date (3rd December)

  Shortlist

  • ASV Energisers
  • Granite City Wanderers Extra Curricular
  • Links Nursery and Hub Swimming Lessons
  • Winner Russell Anderson Foundation

• 4

  

  Sponsored By:

  
  1. Winner Joanna Robertson
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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

  Shortlist

  • Winner Joanna Robertson

• 5

  

  Sponsored By:

  
  1. Winner Duncan Little
  2. Winner Max Singer
  3. Winner Tony Dawson
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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

  Shortlist

  • Winner Duncan Little
  • Winner Max Singer
  • Winner Tony Dawson

• 6

  

  Sponsored By:

  
  1. Winner Anna Sless
  2. Sharon Gill
  3. Sym Gear
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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 2023 and closing date (3rd December 2023)

  Click here to nominate for the Performance Coach of the Year

  Shortlist

  • Winner Anna Sless
  • Sharon Gill
  • Sym Gear

• 7

  

  Sponsored By:

  
  1. Dyce Primary
  2. Winner Loirston Primary School
  3. Mile-End School
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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.

  Videos / pictures welcome, instead of or in addition to, written response to questions – please add in a web link to allow the judges to view these in the answer boxes. This can take the form of one link that covers all questions or a different link for each question.

  Please note this award will be based on achievements from September 2022 to September 2023.

  Shortlist

  • Dyce Primary
  • Winner Loirston Primary School
  • Mile-End School

• 8

  

  Sponsored By:

  
  1. Winner Kirsty Muir
  2. Neil Fachie OBE
  3. Rochelle Bowie
  4. Toni Shaw
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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 2023 and closing date (3rd December 2023)
  • Dedication to training
  • Examples of steps taken to improve performance
  • Inspirational qualities

  Shortlist

  • Winner Kirsty Muir
  • Neil Fachie OBE
  • Rochelle Bowie
  • Toni Shaw

• 9

  
  1. Winner Faye Rogers
  2. Olivia Burke
  3. Róisín Harrison
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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 between September 2022 and September 2023
  • 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

  Shortlist

  • Winner Faye Rogers
  • Olivia Burke
  • Róisín Harrison

• 10

  

  Sponsored By:

  
  1. Aberdeen Diving Club
  2. Winner Aberdeen Muay Thai
  3. Beacon Rhythmic Gymnastics
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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 2023 and closing date (3rd December 2023)
  • Commitment to training and development
  • Inspirational qualities

  Shortlist

  • Aberdeen Diving Club
  • Winner Aberdeen Muay Thai
  • Beacon Rhythmic Gymnastics

• 11

  

  Sponsored By:

  
  1. Catriona Pennet
  2. Fiona Davidson
  3. Winner Kelly McIntosh
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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 2023 and closing date (3rd December 2023)
  • Dedication to training
  • Examples of steps taken to improve performance
  • Inspirational qualities

  Click here to nominate for Veteran/Masters Sports Achiever of the Year

  Shortlist

  • Catriona Pennet
  • Fiona Davidson
  • Winner Kelly McIntosh

• 12

  

  Sponsored By:

  
  1. Winner Adam Lambert
  2. Coby Keith
  3. Kelsey Moore
  4. Kerin Watt
  5. Rhys Park
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  Young Coach / Young Volunteer of the Year (12-25)  

  Awarded to a community, school or club-based coach and/or volunteer, aged 12-25, who has helped provide sporting opportunities and increase participation, and made a significant positive impact on individuals, clubs, community, school sport or sports-based projects at grassroots level within Aberdeen. (NOTE: work can be paid or voluntary).

  Your decision should consider information provided about the Nominee around the following areas:

  • How long they have been coaching and/or volunteering (minimum of six months)
  • What they do, including details of where the coaching and/or volunteering takes place and how many hours they give, including any athletes coached and the level they participate/perform at
  • Examples of commitment to role – like qualifications and continued development to support their coaching and/or volunteering work
  • Examples of providing a safe, inclusive and fun setting for participation
  • Examples of going the extra mile
  • Examples of how the coach and/or volunteer contributes to the local community
  • Key achievements between January 2023 and closing date (3rd December 2023)

  Shortlist

  • Winner Adam Lambert
  • Coby Keith
  • Kelsey Moore
  • Kerin Watt
  • Rhys Park

• 13

  

  Sponsored By:

  
  1. Dean Fearn
  2. Joe Roberts
  3. Winner Noah Penman
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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 between January 2023 and closing date (3rd December 2023)
  • Dedication to training
  • Examples of steps taken to improve performance
  • Inspirational qualities

  Shortlist

  • Dean Fearn
  • Joe Roberts
  • Winner Noah Penman

• 14

  

  Sponsored By:

  
  1. Winner Jane Davidson
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  Judges Choice Award 

  This award is presented at the discretion of the judges.

  Shortlist

  • Winner Jane Davidson