2010 National New World Netball Volunteer Awards
Netball New Zealand in partnership with New World, is pleased to once again be recognising the very best of those volunteers around the country, who keep netball alive in New Zealand.
We understand that without the hard work of hundreds of volunteers at local regions, centres and clubs, Netball in New Zealand would not be the success it is today.
New World has again partnered with Netball New Zealand to celebrate the success of the most dedicated netball volunteers, by awarding them with National Honours. They have shown their appreciation through the continuation of New World’s Weekly Volunteer Awards programme, and New World wishes to continue to recognise the very best of the volunteers in our netball communities, those volunteers who really make a difference to your organisation, and who we could not survive without.
As in past years, there are four Categories for nominations, Coach, Administrator, Official and Youth Volunteer.
New World and Netball New Zealand are delighted to confirm the 2010 New World National Volunteer Award Winners:
1. Sandra Robb (Netball Southland) - Administrator Award (Winner)
2. Lisa Aull (Western Netball) - Official Award (Winner)
3. Jess McCarthy (Netball Waikato) - Youth Award (Winner)
4. Julie Erskine (Netball Southland) - Coach Award (Winner)
The Winners of each category and another person of their choice have travelled to Auckland to receive their award and enjoy the final New World International test match, all travel & accommodation expenses paid!
This year the category nominations were outstanding and this made the judging extremely difficult! The judges therefore wanted to also recognise the valuable contribution to netball of the following ‘Highly Commended’ Award recipients:
1. Pam Clayton (Netball Bay of Plenty) - Official Award (Highly Commended)
2. Annette Pearce (Netball Western) - Coach Award (Highly Commended)
Congratulations to all the Winners and Highly Commended award recipients for 2010!
Category Descriptions & Judging Criteria
In all categories, the person nominated must be a “volunteer” – defined as someone who does not derive a significant source of income from the role that they fulfil. They may receive honorarium or expenses in completing the role that they are nominated for. The person may cover several years of service or voluntary contribution in the category for which they have been nominated.
Coach
A coach who has contributed significantly to Netball in the Centre or Region. This person will most likely demonstrate the following qualities:
- She/he is someone who is unpaid; or does not rely on coaching for a main income
- Who may or has coached at a range of levels;
- Contributes to the development of players and/or other coaches;
- May or may not have children involved in the sport of Netball.
- Has demonstrated a positive commitment to ongoing development as a coach e.g. involvement in NNZ coach accreditation, attendance at coach development workshops and seminars etc
- Demonstrates positive coaching behaviours – i.e. organised practices, positive sideline behaviours.
Administrator
An Administrator in Netball who has contributed significantly to the administration of Netball in the Centre or Region. This person will most likely demonstrate the following qualities:
- Is a member of your Committee or Board if working in a voluntary role;
- She/he is unpaid or does not rely on the administration as a main source of income
- Takes responsibility for leadership roles, e.g. chairperson, secretary, treasurer;
- Always has the best interests of their Centre or Region at heart;
- Gives over and above what could reasonably be expected from a person in that position;
- Is one of those people that every organisation needs and depends on to get things done;
- Works well as a team member and supports and encourages voluntary effort;
- Is respected and admired and always gets the best out of people as a result.
Official
An Umpire, Team Manager and/or Bench Official who has contributed significantly to the game and the development of this role/s in the Region/Centre. This person will most likely demonstrate the following qualities:
- Works selflessly to maintain high standards in their chosen Official role.
- She/he is unpaid or does not rely on the administration as a main source of income
- Helps others to achieve similar high standards.
- Makes themselves available for a variety of fixtures and games at all levels.
- Works well as a team member and supports and encourages voluntary effort.
- Is respected and admired and always gets the best out of people as a result.
Youth Volunteer
A Youth Volunteer is a young person, under the age of 21, who contributes significantly to Netball in the Centre or Region in any of the above 3 categories. This person will most likely demonstrate the following qualities:
- She/he is someone who is unpaid;
- Will most frequently be found working at Club/School level, although may be involved at Centre or Region level.
- Involved in either one or more of coaching, umpiring, bench official or administration.
- Makes a significant contribution to the success of the Club, Centre or Region.
- May or may not be a committee member.
- Presents a positive role model to other young people through their behaviour and involvement