TEMPLATE Awards Nomination (individual nomination)

Nominating Category

MALE SAILOR OF THE YEAR CRITERIA

- The athlete(s) must have performed outstandingly in a sailing event(s) or other activity that commenced within the nomination period
- Consideration will be given to an athlete, crew or team in any event
- The athlete(s) must be of good character and known for displaying good sportsmanship

FEMALE SAILOR OF THE YEAR CRITERIA

- The athlete(s) must have performed outstandingly in a sailing event(s) or other activity that commenced within the nomination period
- Consideration will be given to an athlete, crew or team in any event
- The athlete(s) must be of good character and known for displaying good sportsmanship

SAILOR OF THE YEAR WITH A DISABILITY CRITERIA

- The athlete(s) must have performed outstandingly in a sailing event(s) or other activity within the nomination period. This may include overcoming and/or exemplifying the spirit of sailing by people with disabilities
- Must be classified, or eligible for classification, under the International Foundation for Disabled Sailing (IFDS) Functional Classification System or the INAS-FID Athlete Eligibility Criteria
- Consideration will be given to an athlete, crew or team in any event
- The athlete(s) must be of good character and known for displaying good sportsmanship

YOUTH SAILOR OF THE YEAR CRITERIA

- The athlete(s) must have performed outstandingly in a sailing event(s) or other activity that commenced within the nomination period.
- Athlete(s) must be under 19 years of age during the year in which the event(s) included in the nomination took place.
- Consideration will be given to an athlete, crew or team in any event
- The athlete(s) must be of good character and known for displaying good sportsmanship

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR CRITERIA

- An individual who has made a significant voluntary contribution to the sport of sailing.
- The contribution to sailing must be of at least 5 years duration.
- The individual must be of good character and known for displaying good sportsmanship.
- One individual to be nominated by each State Association. The process for determining the nomination from each State/Territory shall be the responsibility of the relevant State Association.
- One nomination may be submitted by Australian Sailing for judging.

OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR CRITERIA

- Must be qualified Australian Sailing Official as well as registered Club Member.
- The individual shall have demonstrated exceptional levels of self-development; and leadership of others in their development.
- The individual shall have a demonstrable record of contributing to the conduct of significant events or programs.
- The individual must be of good character and known for displaying good sportsmanship.
- One official to be nominated by each State Association. The process for determining the nomination from each State/Territory shall be the responsibility of the relevant State Association. One nomination may be submitted by Australian Sailing for judging.

COACH OF THE YEAR CRITERIA

- Must be fully qualified and current Australian Sailing coach as well as registered Club Member.
- The individual shall have demonstrated exceptional levels of continuing self-development; and leadership of other people in their development.
- The individual must be of good character and known for displaying good sportsmanship.
- One coach to be nominated by each State Association. The process for determining the nomination from each State/Territory shall be the responsibility of the relevant State Association. One nomination may be submitted by Australian Sailing for judging.

INSTRUCTOR OF THE YEAR CRITERIA

- Must be a fully qualified and current Australian Sailing instructor (Dinghy, Powerboat, Keelboat, Windsurf, Safety & Sea Survival or RYA), working at an accredited Centre.
- The individual shall have demonstrated exceptional levels of self-development; and leadership of others in their development.
- The individual must be of good character and known for displaying good sportsmanship.
- One instructor to be nominated by each State Association. The process for determining the nomination from each State/Territory shall be the responsibility of the relevant State Association. One nomination may be submitted by Australian Sailing for judging.

OFFSHORE SAILOR OF THE YEAR CRITERIA

- The athlete(s) must have performed outstandingly in a sailing event(s) or other activity that commenced within the nomination period.
- To be awarded to the Skipper or crew who has/have excelled in one or more of the premier Offshore and Ocean Races held in Australia and globally, which include but are not limited to the following races and regattas:
o Sydney Hobart Yacht Race
o Australian Offshore Championships
o CYCA Blue Water Point score races
o ORCV Races
o Brisbane to Gladstone Race
o Maria Island Race
o Fastnet Race
o Newport to Bermuda
o Transpac Race
o Volvo Ocean Race
o Vendee Globe
- The athlete(s) must be of good character and known for displaying good sportsmanship

SPORT PROMOTION AWARD CRITERIA

- Awarded to a Club, individual or organisation that has positively promoted sailing in the community during the nomination period involving one or more of the following responsibilities:
- Organised and promoted a significant local or national or international event(s);
- Enhanced public and/or commercial interest in sailing;
- Generated publicity for sailing via the print, electronic, radio or television media or by the application of photographic images
- Generated interest in sailing by staging Discover Sailing or Tackers activities, or specific learn to sail activities to increase participation

SPORT PROFESSIONAL CRITERIA

- Awarded to an individual who has positively contributed to sailing in areas including instructing, coaching, officiating, management or administration.
- The contribution to sailing must be of at least 5 years duration.
- Individuals must be of good character and known for displaying good sportsmanship.
- More than one winner may be announced in this category.

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT CRITERIA

- Individual involved for at least 20 years in sailing.
- Outstanding contribution to sailing.
- Recipient can only receive the Award once.
- The individual must be of good character and known for displaying good sportsmanship.
- To be awarded only when there is a deserving individual nominated, not necessarily every year.

SHESAILS AWARD CRITERIA

1. During the award period/year, an outstanding contribution to female participation in sailing.
2. Of good character and is known for displaying interest in the â€˜big pictureâ€™ of sailing.
3. Awarded for achievements and contributions in the coordination, promotion and/or administration of female participation in the sport. Positions and roles held, activities undertaken and time contributed will be considered.
4. The contribution may be in areas including, however not limited to, administration, coaching, leadership, planning, events, regattas, program development, participation, school sailing and retention.
5. All relevant personnel hold the appropriate Australian Sailing qualifications (i.e Coaches used in a coaching program are Australian Sailing qualified Sailing Coaches)
6. May be awarded to an individual, a group, a class or a club.

SUSTAINABILITY AWARD CRITERIA

Please address the questions outlined in the criteria below

Nominee

Crew Details

Details of current qualifications

Only individuals holding a current Australian Sailing qualification relevant to their nominating category will be accepted.

Please check that the nominee holds a current Australian Sailing qualification via the Australian Sailing Qualification Checker link at the top of the form.

Nominee Photo

It is a requirement that you provide a photo of the nominee (Head & Shoulders and/or Action Shot).

Do not exceed 2MB. Ensure photo is of a reproducible quality.

As a guide: no hats, no sunglasses, no alcohol, appropriate lighting, no filters.

Involvement, contribution or performance details

Outstanding involvement, contribution or performance of more than five years in sailing and/or boating. (Please list in order of merit)

Outstanding involvement, contribution, development or performances.

(1,000 word limit. Please note citations over 1,000 words will be restricted after passing the word limit).

Please list in order of merit, including how many entrants and your placing along with a link to results for all achievements

Please include details (and citations) of the nomineeâ€™s promotion of sailing in the community during the nomination period. Please include examples (and citations where relevant) of the events, commercial interest, publicity and interest developed by the nominee, as per the criteria above.

(1,000 word limit. Please note citations over 1,000 words will be restricted after passing the word limit).

Please include details (and citations) of the nomineeâ€™s contribution to sailing in areas including instructing, coaching, officiating, management or administration, as per the criteria above.

(1,000 word limit. Please note citations over 1,000 words will be restricted after passing the word limit).

Please include details (and citations) of the nomineeâ€™s involvement with and contribution to the sport of sailing here.

(1,000 word limit. Please note citations over 1,000 words will be restricted after passing the word limit).

Nominee Citation

Additional comments regarding the nomineeâ€™s contribution to the sport can be included here.

(500 word limit. Please note citations over 500 words will be restricted after passing the word limit).

Sustainability Award

Leadership and vision

How has the individual or organisation contributed to a more sustainable sailing industry or used sailing as a platform to promote sustainability?
How has the individual taken a particularly innovative and visionary approach over the past 12 months?

(200 word limit. Please note citations over 200 words will be restricted after passing the word limit).

Engagement

How has the individual or organisation inspired and empowered sailors to take new sustainable actions and/or change behaviours?
What skills and techniques have been used in engaging with key stakeholders to drive the vision forward?
What kind of partnerships have been created to deliver the program.

(200 word limit. Please note citations over 200 words will be restricted after passing the word limit).

Delivery and Future

What results has the individual/organisation achieved through their work?
What future plans does the individual or organisation have in place to continue to drive the sustainability agenda forward?

(400 word limit. Please note citations over 400 words will be restricted after passing the word limit).

Raising industry standards and knowledge sharing

How is the individual or organisation effectively engaging with others to drive engagement with the global sustainability agenda?
What leadership skills has the individual displayed in encouraging and driving action outside of their organisation?
Are the details of this entry available within the public domain?

(250 word limit. Please note citations over 250 words will be restricted after passing the word limit).

Nominator

Each nomination must be endorsed by a nominator who is a current Club / Class Association/ Staff Member.
If the Nominator does not enter their name below, the nomination will be void and not eligible for consideration.

Declaration of Nominator: By completing the below information, I state that the information contained in this application is, to the best of my knowledge, true and correct.