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Goalden Globe Awards 2008
England Netball values highly the work that goes on week in, week out, year in, year out by its volunteers. Voluntary contribution to netball is recognised through a number of national awards called the Goalden Globe Awards. These awards are the pinnacle of the associations recognition of voluntary effort and excellence.
The closing date for 2008 nominations has now passed. The 2008 Regional winners are detailed below. The National winners will be announced at the Goalden Globe Awards 2008, which is kindly sponsored by California Prunes. The Awards are taking place on Saturday 13th September at the Heritage Motor Centre, just south of Warwick. Tickets for the event are now available. For more information, please download the following documents:
Goalden Globe Awards 2008 Invitation
Goalden Globe Awards 2008 Ticket Booking Form
Regional Winners 2008
North West Regional Winners
Young Volunteer of the Year Rachel Chadwick (Alsager Netball Club)
Rose Award Dawn Tolcher (Dolly's Netball Club)
Muriel McNally Award Joan Kirkham (Trafford Junior Netball Club)
Netball Teacher of the Year Award Liz Rowley (St Benedicts Catholic Primary)
Coach of the Year Award Paul Harper (Tameside Netball Club)
North East Regional Winners
Muriel McNally Award Denise Egan (Team Northumbria)
Netball Teacher of the Year Award Jackie Atkinson (Central High School)
Coach of the Year Award Julie Kimber (Boldon Netball Club)
Yorkshire and Humberside Regional Winners
Rose Award - Rachael Radford (Sheffield Concord Netball Club)
Muriel McNally Award Janet Ivel (Alpha Netball Club)
Netball Teacher of the Year Award John Hipshon (The Alcuin School)
West Midlands Regional Winners
Young Volunteer of the Year Rachel Massie (Tibberton Netball Club)
Rose Award Tina Owen (Shrewsbury Netball Club)
Muriel McNally Award Joy Smallman (Ryland Netball Club)
Netball Teacher of the Year Award Sarah Bushnell (Cathedral School)
Coach of the Year Award Caroline Morgan (Tibberton Netball Club)
East Midlands Regional Winners
Muriel McNally Award Paula Hill (Skegness Seasiders Netball Club)
Coach of the Year Award Rosie Port (Derbyshire County)
East Regional Winners
Young Volunteer of the Year Charlotte Rose (Turnford Netball Club)
Rose Award Chelmsford and District Junior Netball League (Essex)
Muriel McNally Award Beryl Webb (Chelmsford and District Junior Netball League)
Netball Teacher of the Year Award Mark Booth (Dallow Primary School)
Nextgen Award Norfolk United Netball Club (Norfolk County)
Coach of the Year Awards Maggie Jackson (Mavericks Netball and Grangers Netball Club)
South West Regional Winners
Young Volunteer of the Year Alana Riley (Torbay Homes NC & Chirston Ferrers Grammer School)
Rose Award Fran Botting (Lawn Netball Club)
Muriel McNally Award Doreen Wilcocks (Pinehurst Netball Club)
Netball Teacher of the Year Award Cat Hill (Priory Community School)
Nextgen Award - Hucclecote Netball Club (Gloucestershire County)
Coach of the Year Award Lisa Manley (Lamington Netball Club)
South Regional Winners
Young Volunteer of the Year Kate Blackshaw (Kidlington Netball Club)
Rose Award East Grinstead Netball Club (Sussex County)
Muriel McNally Award Sue Baldwin (South Region)
Netball Teacher of the Year Award Cherry Harding (Beaconsfield High School)
London and South East Regional Winners
Young Volunteer of the Year Emma Groundwater (West London Junior Netball League)
Muriel McNally Award Terry Wilson (Cobham Netball Club)
Coach of the Year Award - Sonia Taylor (Academy Netball Club)
Long Service Award Recipients
Norma Ashcroft (Queensberry Netball Club)
Gill Barradell (Cliftonetes Netball Club)
Sue Blackshaw (South Region)
Barbara Brown (Oaksway Netball Club)
June Bryne (Tibberton Netball Club)
Fiona Cashmore (Willenahll Wandered Club and South Staffs County)
Jean Gall (Staffordshire County)
Di Hickinbotham (Herefordshire)
Barry Knee (Elmdon Netball Club and Birmingham County)
Daphne Payne (Kardale Netball Club)
Kathryn Pemberton (YWCA Bury Netball Club and Greater Manchester County)
Jackie Royall (Wolumps Netball Club and South Staffs County)
Doreen Wilcocks (Pinehurst Netball Club)
The seven competitive awards are:
Coach of the Year Award (New for 2008)
Coaches play a crucial role in the development of netball players, and this new award recognises the commitment and achievements of a netball coach who has made an outstanding contribution over the last 12 months. This award applies to coaches at all levels, and is made to a coach who works on a volunteer basis. To be eligible nominees must be attached to an organisation affiliated to England Netball.
Muriel McNally Award
This award is presented to a volunteer who has made a notable contribution to the development of netball at grass roots level over a significant period of time.
To be eligible nominees must be a registered member of an organisation affiliated to England Netball, and have supported grass roots netball development by way of coaching, umpiring or administration for a minimum period of 10 years.
Netball Teacher of the Year Award
Teachers play a crucial role in introducing and inspiring players to the game of netball and many of them achieve this by volunteering their out of school time.
This award recognises a teacher who has made an outstanding contribution to the development of netball in school, outside their statutory teaching responsibilities, in the last 12 months. To be eligible nominees must be attached to a school affiliated to England Netball.
Nextgen Award
This award is presented to an organisation (e.g. club, county, school or university) which has made an outstanding contribution to developing, training and supporting their new and young netball volunteers. To be eligible the organisation must be affiliated to England Netball and, if a club, must hold a CAPS award.
Young Volunteer of the Year Award
This award is presented to a young person who has volunteered their time and expertise for a minimum period of two years to help others enjoy netball. This may be by way of coaching, umpiring or administration. To be eligible nominees must be no older than 25 years, and must be a registered member of an organisation affiliated to England Netball.
Community Netball Volunteer of the Year Award
This award is made to a volunteer who has made a notable contribution to the development of netball within the community and whose involvement in netball began outside the traditional network of affiliated club/school. Nominees may be volunteers at a youth club, an after school organisation, a holiday play scheme, disability sports club or in some other area which creates new and sustainable opportunities for the development of netball. This award is not restricted to members of England Netball.
Rose Award
This award is made annually to a volunteer or organisation that has made an outstanding contribution to England Netball by promoting and developing netball to a wider audience. It is the quality of service which is important, not the length, and may include specific initiatives such as obtaining or providing significant sponsorship or publicity, organising a high profile event, contributing to the development of netball within minority groups, or supporting the introduction of a new league, all with the aim of increasing participation in netball. This award is not restricted to members of England Netball.
Long Service is an individual award and can be awarded to more than one person in a year.
Long Service Award
This award is presented to volunteers who have made a notable contribution to the development of netball over a significant period of time. England Netball Long Service Awards recognise the contribution of volunteers who have used their invaluable experience to give outstanding service for over 25 years.
To be eligible, nominees must be a registered member of an affiliated organisation, and have supported netball development by way of coaching, umpiring or administration at regional or county level.
Honorary Life Membership and Membership of Hall of Fame
Hon. Life Membership is awarded for exceptional service at national level, and Hall of Fame membership is awarded to those who have made a notable and significant contribution to England Netball and the sport of netball internationally.
Honorary Life Membership and Membership of the Hall of Fame awards are conferred by the Officers of England Netball. Any member of England Netball may put forward names for consideration. Names can be sent to Head Office for the attention of the President by 31st March each year.
If you have any other questions regarding the Goalden Globe Awards 2008, please contact England Netballs Volunteer Manager, Rebecca Skinner at rebeccas@englandnetball.co.uk or on 07834 500190.
Goalden Globes Archive
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