Ealing Sports Awards Nominations

Published May 31, 2018

PACE are delighted to announce that we have received nominations across five categories for the Ealing Sports Awards 2018.

The Ealing Sports Awards are aimed at recognising the talents and achievements of Ealing’s multitude of sports clubs, inspirational volunteers and fantastic sporting individuals. This is the second year that the awards are taking place, they are sponsored by Everyone Active.

The club, it’s founder, our head coach, one of our team leaders and young assistant coaches have all been nominated in what we hope will be an Ealing Sports Awards dominated by winners from PACE!

The awards that we have been nominated for are;

Inclusive and Active Award (PACE Charitable Trust)
Outstanding Contribution to Sport (Krishna Birdy)
Coach of the Year (Sunil Birdy)
Adult Volunteer of the Year (Saad Ahmad)
Junior Volunteer of the Year (Parvesh Sandila)

: PACE – nominated for Inclusive and Active award

: Krishna – nominated for Outstanding Contribution to Sport

: Sunil – nominated for Coach of the Year

: Saad (R) – nominated for Adult Volunteer of the Year

: Parvesh – nominated for Young Volunteer of the Year

Inclusive and Active Award

Recognising an Ealing based organisation or individual who has made a significant impact in the development and Odelivery of sport and /or physical activity opportunities for people with a disability and/or additional needs. The criteria for this award is;

An organisation, club or individual that has made significant achievements within disability sport provision
Made a significant impact on disability sport and been an inspiration to others
Devoted continuous time and resources to the development of disability sport
Helped themselves and/or others to overcome barriers to take part in sport
Been a role model / mentor for people with a disability and/or additional needs wanting to play sport or be active

Outstanding Contribution to Sport

Recognising an individual who over a number of years, has made a significant impact in sport in Ealing, at a sports club or in the community and has enabled many people to enjoy playing sport.

Has over many years volunteered their time and energy to enable others to play sport or to be active
Has stood out from the crowd through their actions and attitude
Strives to improve opportunities for others
Has helped others achieve their sporting potential

Coach of the Year

Recognising an appropriately qualified sports coach based in Ealing who has created an inspiring environment for participants to achieve their potential e.g. a club or team sports coach.

Is seen as an outstanding and inspiring role model by participants and coaches
Has demonstrated a commitment to personal development
Has a recognised and current coaching qualification
Has created a motivating environment, above and beyond expectation, to get the best out of participants
Made a positive impact by increasing participation and/or inspiring & encouraging others to improve
Used innovative ideas to promote, develop and enhance their delivery.

Adult Volunteer of the Year

Recognising an adult volunteer who has made a positive contribution to physical activity and sport in Ealing e.g. a club official, referee, judge, committee member, event organiser, team manager, etc.

Is seen as an outstanding role model by peers and others
Has demonstrated commitment and support to others through volunteering
Made a positive impact by enabling others to be more active and/or compete
Demonstrated enthusiasm and commitment to a sport or club

Junior Volunteer of the Year

Recognising a young volunteer who has made a positive contribution to physical activity and sport in Ealing e.g. a club official, referee, judge, committee member, event organiser, team manager, etc.

A young person aged under 18, seen as an outstanding role model to others
Has demonstrated commitment andsupport to others through volunteering
Made a positive impact by enabling others to be more active and/or compete
Demonstrated enthusiasm and commitment to a sport or club