National Panel 2016-2017 Annual Awards

SOFTBALL NEW ZEALAND

NATIONAL PANEL –2016-2017 ANNUAL AWARDS

CRITERIA & NOMINATION FORM

Nominations are called for the 2016-2017 Softball New Zealand Annual Awards.

The National Panels of Scorers, Umpires & Black & White Sox Head Coaches are asked to consider suitable nominations eventual winners for the prestigious annual awards. In a departure from previous years, the winners of the awards below will be decided on by your national groups.

The qualifying period for the annual awards is 1 June 2016 to 31 May 2017.

Nominations for the category of Umpire of the Year are to be provided to the Softball New Zealand Umpire in Chief by 1 July 2017

Winners will be invited to attend the SNZ AGM for the award presentation.

Scorer of the Year – Criteria
Significant achievement in the year of the award
Well respected and a high level performer
Supports and represents the SNZ scorer programme
Has honesty and integrity
Active scorer and/or scorer administrator
Selected by the SNZ Scorers Association
Umpire of the Year – Criteria
Significant achievement in the year of the award
Well respected and a high level performer
Supports and represents the SNZ umpire’s programme
Has honesty and integrity
Active field umpire and/or umpire administrator
Selected by the SNZ National Umpiring Staff / Player Awards - Criteria
Significant achievement in the year of the award
Male Player of the Year
Male Pitcher of the Year
Male Emerging Player of the Year
Female Player of the Year
Female Pitcher of the Year
Female Emerging Player of the Year
Selected by the NZ Black & NZ White Sox Head Coaches.
International Coach of the Year – Criteria
Significant achievement in the year of the award
Has game knowledge and is a skilled tactician
Excellent communicator
Motivator
Develops good players as good people
Has respect and strong values
Has honesty and integrity
Selected by the Honours Committee

Section 1 – Information about the nominator – person making the nomination.

Name
Association
Position

Contact details

Street/Apartment No. / Post Code
Street Name / Home Phone
Suburb / Mobile Phone
City/Town / Email Address

Section 2 – Information about the nominee - person you are nominating for a Softball New Zealand Annual Award

Name of Award
Name
Association
Citizenship / Gender / M F

Contact details

Street/Apartment No. / Post Code
Street Name / Home Phone
Suburb / Mobile Phone
City/Town / Email Address
Describe the service and achievements of the nominee:

Section 3 – Checklist and Sending Application

Have you re-checked your nomination and ensured all the relevant information has been provided?

Have you allowed sufficient time for the nomination to be received by the Softball New Zealand Umpire in Chief?

Nominaiton(s) to be provided to the Softball New Zealand Umpire in Chief by 1July 2017

PLEASE SEND THIS FORM TO:

Softball New Zealand
PO Box 30 322
Lower Hutt, 5040
Or email to:
Attention: Softball New Zealand Umpire in Chief

Nominator signature: ______

Date: ______