Netball West Midlands

The Goalden Globe Awards are the pinnacle of the association's recognition of voluntary effort and excellence. Each of the ten categories recognises different areas of achievement and anyone actively involved in netball can nominate or be nominated for the awards.

It's that time again when Netball West Midlands and England Netball need your help to say a massive thank you to our huge volunteer workforce. The Goalden Globe Awards 2012 nominations are now open!

Netball West Midlands will choose a regional winner from each of the 8 competitive categories. The winners will be announced at the West Midlands Goalden Globe Awards 2012 being held on Friday 22nd June at the Village Hotel, Walsall.

Regional winners will then be put forward for the National Award which will be announced at the National Goalden Globe Awards 2012 being held on Saturday 22nd September.

With eight different categories, there really is something for everyone. So, now it's down to you.... who needs to be recognised in your area?

The Categories are...

• Coach Award
• Inclusive Netball Volunteer Award
• Mary Bulloch Administrator Award
• Muriel McNally Award
• Netball Teacher Award
• Officials Award
• Outstanding Netball Club Award
• Young Netball Volunteer Award

Nominations are also sought for the following awards which will be awarded nationally in September at the England Netball Goalden Globe Awards:

• England Netball National Long Service Award
• England Netball Rose Award

For the England Netball Long Service Award individuals may self-nominate. All nominations must be seconded by a County Association. The England Netball National Long Service Award may be presented to volunteers who have given selfless outstanding service for 25 years or more by way of administration, coaching or umpiring at one or more of the following levels county, regional, national and international.

The England Netball Rose Award may be presented to a volunteer or organisation that has made an exceptional contribution to netball in any capacity within the last 12 months. This may encompass any aspect of the game and its administration.

Don't delay, nominate today! The closing date for nominations is Friday 6th April 2012. Nomination forms can be submitted by email: westmidlands@englandnetball.co.uk or post to: Stacy Mound, Netball West Midlands, Walsall Campus Sports Centre, University of Wolverhampton, Gorway Road, Walsall WS1 3BD. If an individual has been nominated in a previous year they are still eligible for this year’s award so nominate them again.

If you have any questions regarding the West Midlands Goalden Globe Awards 2012, please contact Stacy Mound via email: westmidlands@englandnetball.co.uk or telephone: 01902 518752. Download our top tips for a winning nomination.

Two Dates for your Diary:

• West Midlands Goalden Globe Awards 2012: Friday 22nd June 2012. The Village Hotel, Tempus Drive, Tempus Ten, Walsall, WS2 8TJ. Tickets cost £25.00 and include a 3 course meal, disco and presentations. Download the Booking Form.
• National Goalden Globe Awards 2012: Saturday 22nd September 2012