LOCAL CLUBS URGED TO NOMINATE THEIR SPORTS HEROES
Christine Campbell, Member for Pascoe Vale, has urged locals to pay tribute to their local sports heroes, sporting clubs and associations by nominating them for the 2009 Victorian Sport and Recreation Awards.
Ms Campbell said the awards, now in their 13th year, provided a great opportunity for people to acknowledge those who had invested their time and energy to sport at the grassroots level and made a real difference in their local communities.
“We all love our sport and that’s why our local sports clubs and associations play an integral role in ensuring communities are strong, happy, healthy and active,” Ms Campbell said.
“Strong sporting clubs support stronger communities and stronger families, that’s why we these awards are important as they go a long way to honour people, sports clubs and organisations that make local communities tick.”
Ms Campbell said the Sport and Recreation Awards categories included:
• Outstanding Club Award;
• Community Participation Award;
• Sport and Recreation Education Award;
• Sport and Recreation Research Award;
• Young Person in Sport Award;
• Volunteer Involvement Award;
• Access for All Award; and
• Community Facility Design Award.
“The awards are the perfect opportunity to acknowledge those in the community who work so tirelessly for their club or organisation, often without reward and behind the scenes,” she said.
“While individuals and clubs will be honoured for their efforts, the Brumby Labor Government will also provide $50,000 in funding across the eight Award categories.
“Contributions can involve coaching, volunteering, administrating or just going that extra yard to help create opportunities for people to participate in sport and physical activity, not just at clubs, but in local community organisations or nearby facilities.
“Award winners are an inspiration to their communities, and we’re looking forward to hearing the stories of locals who get others involved in local sport and recreation.
“The Sport and Recreation Awards also encourage a healthy and active lifestyle, which is what the Brumby Labor Government’s Go for your life campaign is all about.”
Ms Campbell said nominations could be made online at www.sport.vic.gov.au.
For more information contact 9208 3440 or email awards@sport.vic.gov.au.
Nominations close Friday, 16 October, 2009.