Netball New Zealand is pleased to again be recognising the very best of those volunteers around the country who keep netball alive in New Zealand.

As in past years you can nominate a dedicated volunteer you know of from one of four award categories -





Coach
Someone who has contributed significantely to netball in the Centre or Zone and posesses the following attributes:
He/she is someone who is unpaid or does not rely on coaching as a main form of income.
Who may or has coached at a range of levels
Contributes to the development of players and/or other coaches
Has demonstrated a positive commitment to ongoing development as a coach
Demonstrates positive coaching behaviours

Administrator
Someone who has contributed significantly to netball in the Centre or Zone and posesses the following attributes:
Is a member of your Committee or Board if working in a voluntary role
He/she is unpaid and does not rely on administration as a main form of income
Takes responsibility for leadership roles
Always has the best interests of their Centre or Zone at heart
Gives over and above what could reasonably be expected of a person in that position
Is one of those people that everyone 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 netball in the Centre or Zone and posesses the following attributes:
Works tirelessly to maintain high standards in their chosen Official role
He/she is unpaid and does not rely on officialling as a main form 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 encourages and supports voluntary effort
Is respected and admired and always gets the best out of people as a result

Youth Volunteer
A Youth Volunteer is under the age of 21 who contributes significantly to netball in the Centre or Zone in any of the above categories. The person will likely posess the following attributes:
She/he is someone who is unpaid
Will most frequently be found working at Club/School level although may be involved at Centre/Zone level
Involved in either one or more of coaching, admininstration, umpiring, managing or bench official
Makes a significant contribution to the success of the School, Club, Centre or Zone
May or may not be a committee member
Presents a positive role model to other young people through their behaviour and involvement

See attached guidelines for a full description of each category.

Complete a nomination form (attached below) and return to Liz Page, Community Netball Manager via email to communitynetball@netballcentral.co.nz by Friday 16 August 2013.

Winners are confirmed by the end of August in order to be advised and attend the Test Match in Auckland on Thursday 19th September 2013.

NWposter_central.pdf

2013 National NW Volunteer Award Guidelines.PDF

2013 Volunteer Awards Nomination Form.pdf