Don't forget to nominate your local Sports Dads in the Philips Community Sports Dad of the Year award
With 5 weeks to go until nominations close now is your chance to nominate you local Philips Community Sports Dad of the Year.
For the past five years, the public has had the chance to vote for their favourite celebrity Sports Dad of the Year, with winners coming from a range of codes and from all over Australia. This year, the competition is even bigger, with local Australian sports dads being given the chance to be crowned the inaugural Community Sports Dad of the Year.
Whether it's a dad that coaches his local junior team, helps the local sports club with funding or support, or simply plays competitive sport on the weekend, now is the chance to highlight a father who’s an inspiration to your local sports club and community.
The public can help their nominated sports dad join some of the biggest names in Australian sport who have been crowned the celebrity Philips Sports Dad of the Year. Previous finalists in the competition have included AFL superstars Sam Mitchell, Nick Maxwell and Adam Cooney; NRL champions Cameron Smith and Paul Gallen; swimming icon Michael Klim; two-time Grand Slam tennis champion Lleyton Hewitt; retired and current Socceroos John Aloisi and Archie Thompson; international cycling superstar Stuart O'Grady and reigning celebrity Sports Dad of the Year Mark 'Frosty' Winterbottom from the V8 Supercar fraternity.
To get involved, people simply need to go to www.sportsdads.com.au/community and explain in 100 words or less why they think their chosen sports dad should be crowned the Community Sports Dad of the Year.
“Winning the celebrity Philips Sports Dad of the Year in 2012 was a great honour, I love my children and cherish my time with them,” said Mark Winterbottom. “I’m thrilled that this year Philips are doing a ‘Community Sports Dad of the Year’ as well. This award will acknowledge Dads for their commitment and support in their local sports community.”
The Community Sports Dad of the Year winner will be provided with a $5,000 Rebel Sports voucher to donate to his sporting club of choice for some new gear or sporting equipment. Plus there is the chance to win some great Philips male grooming prizes for dad on Father’s Day simply by nominating.
Nomination and competition lines are now open, so don’t forget to log on to www.sportsdads.com.au/community. Nominations end on Sunday, August 25, and the winner will be announced on Father’s Day,Sunday, September 1.
Last Modified on 10/09/2013 13:00