The NSWTA Blues Dinner recognises those individuals, Affiliates, Regions and teams who have achieved not only excellence but have also provided outstanding service to the sport of Touch Football in NSW each year. The celebration of this evening focuses on all manner of persons within the Touch Football community. Those members of our sport from the local park through to national and international achievements. Importantly it is essential that the NSW Touch Association, through the Blues Dinner, provide the opportunity for volunteer recognition as a focal point of elements of the NSWTA Strategic Plan- A Clear 2020 Vision.

As part of the process and the element which is crucial to this volunteer recognition success is that of their peers needing to nominate these vital elements of our Touch Football community in NSW.

A nomination in all categories can be completed by any member of the NSWTA/Region/Affiliate or park player.

The following is a list of Awards that are offered on the night;

  • Rod Wise Medal (NSWTA volunteer of the year)
  • Blues Award (Individual volunteer recognition award)
  • Administrator of the Year (Individual recognition award from within the Affiliates of each region. The regional winners progress to State final shortlist from which the State Administrator of the Year is named)
  • Affiliate of the Year (Affiliate recognition award from within the Affiliates of each region. The regional winners progress to State final shortlist from which the State Administrator of the Year is named)
  • Region of the Year
  • Coach of the Year
  • Selector of the Year
  • Junior Coach of the Year
  • Junior Female Player of the Year (Under 18yrs)
  • Junior Male Player of the Year Male (Under 18yrs)
  • Open Female Player of the Year (Open Age)
  • Open Male Player of the Year (Open Age)
  • Senior Female Player of the Year (Over 30yrs)
  • Senior Male Player of the Year (Over 30yrs)
  • Team of the Year

NB. The Referee of the Year- The Matthew Medal is award at the NSWTA State Referees Dinner.

For 2014-15 Awards nomination period (September 2014-August 2015) these nominations need to be submitted to the NSWTA Office by 5pm Monday 10thAugust.

There are two methods of nomination;

  • Post: PO Box 27 Bardwell Park NSW 2207
  • Email:

If you require assistance or have any questions please contact;

Daniel RushworthDean Russell

Sport ManagerGeneral Manager

New South Wales Touch AssociationNew South Wales Touch Association

Email: ail:

Phone: 9558 9333Phone: 9558 9333

Mobile: 0409 360 363

Rod Wise Medal-Volunteer of the Year

For members to nominate for the Volunteer of the Year they must complete the nomination below. All nominations will be assessed on the following areas

Criteria;

  1. Eligibility
  • Unpaid Position (Honorariums & Hobby Payments Accepted)
  • Active in a volunteer only role within the Affiliate or Region or NSWTA or TFA
  • Can be involved in any capacity of the Affiliate or Region or NSWTA or TFA
  • Be a current financial member of the NSWTA

N.B Nominees do not have to be involved at all levels

  1. History
  • Review of the nominee’s history in the sport and service to the sport.
  1. Current Role and Responsibility
  • Review of the nominee’s current participation in and service to the sport

4. Developments/Initiatives

(E.g. Community Projects/Fundraising & Promotions)

  • Review of any Development or Initiative that has/is improving the sport at an affiliate level.
  1. Character
  • Be of the character that best promotes the objects, goals and aspirations of the NSW Touch Association
  1. Additional information supporting this nomination
  • Any further information provided in support of the nomination

New South Wales Touch Association Awards Nomination

Nominee:Nominated By:

Affiliate/Region:

Award: Rod Wise Medal-Volunteer of the Year

Endorsed by Affiliate/Region:

Criterion below is numbered in accordance with the attached Criteria Document.

Criteria 1

Criteria 2

Criteria 3

Criteria 4

Criteria 5

Criteria 6

Blues Award-Sport Recognition Awards

For members to nominate for the Blues Award they must complete the nomination below. All nominations will be assessed on the following areas

Criteria;

  1. Eligibility
  • Unpaid Position (Honorariums & Hobby Payments Accepted)
  • Active in a volunteer only role within the Affiliate or Region or NSWTA or TFA
  • Can be involved in any capacity of the Affiliate or Region or NSWTA or TFA

N.B Nominees do not have to be involved at all levels

  1. Service
  • Review of the nominee’s service to the sport.

NB. Only two recipetns per year can come from the one Affiliate. Each Region may also nominate a maximum of two recipents per year.

New South Wales Touch Association Awards Nomination

Nominee:Nominated By:

Affiliate/Region:

Award: Blues Award

Endorsed by Affiliate/Region:

Criterion below is numbered in accordance with the attached Criteria Document.

Criteria 1

Criteria 2

Administrator of the Year

For members to nominate for the Administrator of the Year they must complete the nomination below. All nominations will be assessed on the following areas

Criteria;

  1. Eligibility
  • Active in an area of administration within the Affiliate or Region for the judging period
  • Be a current financial member of the NSWTA
  1. Administration
  • Use of Competition Management Program
  • Use of Website
  • Facility Development projects
  • Marketing/Sponsorship opportunities
  • Participant satisfaction
  1. Technical Development
  • Referee Development
  • Coaching Development
  • Selector Development
  • Junior Programs
  1. Growth/Team Numbers
  • Junior Competition
  • Senior Competition
  • Representative Performance and support of competitions
  1. Compliance
  • Meets the requirements NSWTA Affiliation Regulations
  • Constitution
  • Financial Practices
  • AGM Notes to NSWTA
  • Incorporation
  1. Developments/Initiatives (E.g. Community Projects/Fundraising & Promotions)
  • Any Development or Initiative that has/is improving the sport at an affiliate level.
  1. Additional information supporting this nomination

New South Wales Touch Association Awards Nomination

Nominee:Nominated By:

Affiliate/Region:

Award: Administrator of the Year

Endorsed by Affiliate/Region:

Criterion below is numbered in accordance with the attached Criteria Document.

Criteria 1

Criteria 2

Criteria 3

Criteria 4

Criteria 5

Criteria 6

Criteria 7

Affiliate of the Year-Nomination Process

For members to nominate for the Administrator of the Year they must complete the nomination below. All nominations will be assessed on the following areas

Criteria;

  1. Eligibility
  • Active in an area of administration within the Affiliate or Region for the judging period
  • Be a current financial member of the NSWTA
  1. Administration
  • Use of Competition Management Program
  • Use of Website
  • Facility Development projects
  • Marketing/Sponsorship opportunities
  • Participant satisfaction
  1. Technical Development
  • Referee Development
  • Coaching Development
  • Selector Development
  • Volunteer Development
  • Junior Programs
  1. Growth/Team Numbers
  • Junior Competition
  • Senior Competition
  • Representative Performance and support of competitions
  1. Compliance
  • Meets the requirements NSWTA Affiliation Regulations
  • Constitution
  • Financial Practices
  • AGM Notes to NSWTA
  • Incorporation
  1. Developments/Initiatives (E.g. Community Projects/Fundraising & Promotions)
  • Any Development or Initiative that has/is improving the sport at an affiliate level.
  1. Additional information supporting this nomination

New South Wales Touch Association Awards Nomination

Nominee:Nominated By:

Affiliate/Region:

Award:Affiliate of the Year

Endorsed by Affiliate/Region:

Criterion below is numbered in accordance with the attached Criteria Document.

Criteria 1

Criteria 2

Criteria 3

Criteria 4

Criteria 5

Criteria 6

Criteria 7

Region of the Year-Nomination

Each Region will be adjudged on performance indicators listed below. No nomination process is required for this award.

Administration

  • Full and Active Executive & Committee Structure
  • Communication with Members and Affiliates
  • Website & Social media interaction

Technical Development & Audit

  • Referee Development
  • Coaching Development
  • Selector Development
  • Volunteer Development
  • Player Pathway Development

Representative Team Numbers and Performances

  • Junior Regional Championships
  • National Touch League
  • National Youth Championships
  • Junior Referee Requirements provided by due date

Compliance

  • Financial Practices and compliance
  • Supply yearly budget by due date
  • Event Budgets submitted by due date
  • Audited Financial Statements provided by due date
  • Audit Management letter provided by due date
  • Asset Register provided by due date
  • AGM’s held in accordance with NSWTA compliance
  • Correct notice times adhered to
  • All reports provided
  • Appointment of Public Officer notified by due date
  • Incorporation return lodged and advised by due date
  • Support of NSWTA AGM, BOM and State Conference
  • Appropriate attendance
  • Report deadlines met
  • Grant Applications
  • Correctly prepared and submitted

Developments/Initiatives (E.g. Community Projects/Fundraising & Promotions)

  • Any Development or Initiative that has/is improving the sport at an affiliate level.

Coach of the Year & Junior Coach of the Year-Nomination

For members to nominate for the either Coach or Junior Coach of the Year they must complete the nomination below. All nominations will be assessed on the following areas

Criteria

  1. Eligibility
  • Junior Coach of the Year must have coached at International (U/18), NYC, Junior Regionals or Junior State Cup level during the judging period
  • Coach of the Year must have coached at International, SOO, Elite 8, NTL or NSW Majors in Open’s and/or Seniors categories (including U/20’s) during the judging period
  • Be a current financial member of the NSWTA

N.B Nominees do not have to be involved at all levels/events. NSW Majors are JSC, Jnr Regionals, Vawdon Cup, Country Championships & State Cup

  1. Affiliate Participation & Support
  • Participation and performance at stated events
  • Participate and support Affiliate Events
  • Support of Development Programs and assisting in the Development/Promotion of the sport at any or all levels.
  1. Regional Events Performance
  • Participate and support Regional Championships
  1. NSWTA Events Performance
  • Performance at SOO
  • Performance at NSWTA Majors
  1. TFA Events Performance
  • Performance at TFA Elite 8 and/or NTL and/or NYC whichever is applicable
  1. International Events Performance
  • Performance at World Cup and/or Trans-Tasman and/or Test matches against FIT nations whichever is applicable
  1. Additional information or innovations supporting this nomination

New South Wales Touch Association Awards Nomination

Nominee:Nominated By:

Affiliate/Region:

Award: Coach of the Year:

Endorsed by Affiliate/Region:

Criterion below is numbered in accordance with the attached Criteria Document.

Criteria 1

Criteria 2

Criteria 3

Criteria 4

Criteria 5

Criteria 6

Criteria 7

New South Wales Touch Association Awards Nomination

Nominee:Nominated By:

Affiliate/Region:

Award: JuniorCoach of the Year:

Endorsed by Affiliate/Region:

Criterion below is numbered in accordance with the attached Criteria Document.

Criteria 1

Criteria 2

Criteria 3

Criteria 4

Criteria 5

Criteria 6

Criteria 7

Player of the Year-Nomination

For members to nominate for the either Player of the Year categories they must complete the nomination below. All nominations will be assessed on the following areas

  • Male Player of the Year
  • Female Player of the Year
  • Junior Male of the Year (18yrs and Under)
  • Junior Female of the Year (18yrs and Under)
  • Senior Male Player of the Year
  • Senior Female Player of the Year

Criteria

  1. Eligibility
  • Junior Players of the Year must have participated at International (U/18), NYC, Junior Regionals or Junior State Cup level during the judging period
  • Senior Players of the Year must have participated at International, SOO, Elite 8, NTL or NSW Majors in Seniors categories during the judging period
  • Senior Players of the Year must have participated at International, SOO, Elite 8, NTL or NSW Majors in Open’s (including U/20’s) during the judging period
  • Be a current financial member of the NSWTA

N.B Nominees do not have to be involved at all levels/events. NSW Majors are JSC, Jnr Regionals, Vawdon Cup, Country Championships & State Cup

  1. Affiliate Participation & Support
  • Participate in and performance at stated events
  • Participate in and support Affiliate Events
  1. Regional Events Performance
  • Participate in and support Regional Championships
  1. NSWTA Events Performance
  • Performance at SOO
  • Performance at NSWTA Majors
  1. TFA Events Performance
  • Performance at TFA Elite 8 and/or NTL and/or NYC whichever is applicable
  1. International Events Performance
  • Performance at World Cup and/or Trans-Tasman and/or Test matches against FIT nations whichever is applicable
  1. Additional information or performances supporting this nomination

New South Wales Touch Association Awards Nomination

Nominee:Nominated By:

Affiliate/Region:

Award:

Player of the Year M or F:

Junior Player of the Year M or F:

Senior Player of the Year M or F:

Endorsed by Affiliate/Region:

Criterion below is numbered in accordance with the attached Criteria Document.

Criteria 1

Criteria 2

Criteria 3

Criteria 4

Criteria 5

Criteria 6

Criteria 7

Team of the Year-Nomination Process

For members to nominate for the Team of the Year categories they must complete the nomination below. All nominations will be assessed on the following areas

Criteria

  1. Eligibility
  • Team’s of the Year must have participated at SOO, Elite 8, NTL or NSW Majors in any category during the judging period
  • Represent a current financial entity of the NSWTA

N.B Nominees do not have to be involved at all levels/events. NSW Majors are JSC, Jnr Regionals, Vawdon Cup, Country Championships & State Cup

  1. Affiliate Participation & Support (where applicable)
  • Participate in and performance at stated events
  • Participate in and support Affiliate Events
  1. Regional Events Performance (where applicable)
  • Participate in and support Regional Championships
  1. NSWTA Events Performance
  • Performance at SOO
  • Performance at NSWTA Majors
  1. TFA Events Performance
  • Performance at TFA Elite 8 and/or NTL and/or NYC whichever is applicable
  1. Additional information or performances supporting this nomination

New South Wales Touch Association Awards Nomination

Nominee:Nominated By:

Affiliate/Region:

Award: Team of the Year:

Endorsed by Affiliate/Region:

Criterion below is numbered in accordance with the attached Criteria Document.

Criteria 1

Criteria 2

Criteria 3

Criteria 4

Criteria 5

Criteria 6

Selector of the Year -Nomination

The Selector of the year is chosen by the NSWTA selectors panel from all nominations and will be assessed on the following areas. For members to nominate for the Selector of the Year they must complete the nomination below.

Criteria

  1. Eligibility
  • Selector of the Year must have Selected at International, SOO, Elite 8, NTL or NSW Majors in any categories during the judging period
  • Be a current financial member of the NSWTA

N.B Nominees do not have to be involved at all levels/events. NSW Majors are JSC, Jnr Regionals, Vawdon Cup, Country Championships & State Cup

2Affiliate Participation & Support

  • Participation and performance at stated events
  • Participate and support Affiliate Selections
  • Support of Development Programs and assisting in the Development/Promotion of the sport at any or all levels.

3Regional Events Performance

  • Participate in selecting and support Regional Championships

4NSWTA Events Performance

  • Performance at SOO
  • Performance at NSWTA Majors

5TFA Events Performance

  • Performance at TFA Elite 8 and/or NTL and/or NYC whichever is applicable

6International Events Performance

  • Performance at World Cup and/or Trans-Tasman and/or Test matches against FIT nations whichever is applicable

7Additional information or performance supporting this nomination

New South Wales Touch Association Awards Nomination

Nominee:Nominated By:

Affiliate/Region:

Award: Selector of the Year:

Endorsed by Affiliate/Region:

Criterion below is numbered in accordance with the attached Criteria Document.

Criteria 1

Criteria 2

Criteria 3

Criteria 4

Criteria 5

Criteria 6

Criteria 7