It is National New World Volunteer Awards time! New World are once again sponsoring the ‘National Volunteer of the Year Award’.  Netball New Zealand is pleased to be recognising the very best of netball volunteers around the country, who live this game.  Winners will travel and be accommodated with a guest to the Netball New Zealand Event in Auckland, compliments of New World.

Sponsors Message
New World understands that without the hard work of hundreds of volunteers at Zones, Centres and Clubs, Netball in New Zealand would not be the success it is today.  New World has again partnered with Netball New Zealand to celebrate the success of the most dedicated netball volunteers, by awarding them with National Honours.

Nomination Process
As in past years, there are four award categories; Coach, Administrator, Official and Youth Volunteer.

Many individuals could qualify in more than one category; however the nomination of a person may be for only one category each year. It is acknowledged that many individuals’ efforts are the result of several years of commitment and involvement, so a nomination may recognise the individual’s total contribution to netball, over the last few years.

In order to complete this process, please:

1. Read the information below and consult within your school, club or netball community to identify appropriate nominees.

2. Enter online via the following link http://www.mynetball.co.nz/community-netball/volunteers/national-awards/online-nomination.html

All nominations must be received by NNZ by Monday 7^th September 2015

The judging and notification timeline:
1. Judging of the categories will take place before 30^th September 2015, and contact made with the winners and their Zones soon after.
2. Presentations to the winners of each category will take place at a Netball New Zealand Event.
3. Winners will travel and be accommodated with a guest to the Netball New Zealand Event in Auckland, compliments of New World.

Below are the category descriptions and judging criteria.

Category Descriptions & Judging Criteria
In all categories, the person nominated must be a “volunteer” – defined as someone who does not derive a significant source of income from the role that they fulfil. They may receive honorarium or expenses in completing the role that they are nominated for.

Coach
A coach who has contributed significantly to Netball in the Centre or Zone. This person will most likely demonstrate the following qualities:

• She/he is someone who is unpaid; or does not rely on coaching for a main 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 e.g. involvement in NNZ coaching modules, attendance at coach development workshops and seminars etc.
• Demonstrates positive coaching behaviours – i.e. organised practices, positive sideline behaviours.

Administrator
An Administrator in Netball who has contributed significantly to the administration of Netball in the Centre or Zone. This person will most likely demonstrate the following qualities:

• Is a member of your Committee or Board if working in a voluntary role;
• She/he is unpaid or does not rely on the administration as a main source of income
• Takes responsibility for leadership roles, e.g. chairperson, secretary, treasurer;
• Always has the best interests of their Centre or Zone at heart;
• Gives over and above what could reasonably be expected from a person in that position;
• Is one of those people that every organisation 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 the game and the development of this role/s in the Zone/Centre. This person will most likely demonstrate the following qualities:

• Works selflessly to maintain high standards in their chosen Official role.
• She/he is unpaid or does not rely on the administration as a main source 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 supports and encourages 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 3 categories. This person will most likely demonstrate the following qualities:

• She/he is someone who is unpaid;
• Will most frequently be found working at Club/School level, although may be involved at Centre or Zone level.
• Involved in either one or more  of coaching, umpiring, bench official or administration.
• Makes a significant contribution to the success of the 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

Timeline of Awards Programme

2015 New World National Volunteer Award Information & Entry Form.pdf