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

Cheryl Danson, Chair of England Netball, commented; “The North East Goalden Globe Awards are such an important date in our calendar; we highly value our volunteer network. The Awards give the netballing community the opportunity to thank those selfless individuals who give up their time freely and without whom we would not be achieving such fantastic participation figures.”

The North East will choose a regional winner from each of the 8 competitive categories. The winners will be announced at the North East Goalden Globe Awards 2012 being held April/May 2012.

The North East winners will then be put forward for the National Award which will be announced at the England Netball 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
Lilly McGurk Award (North East Award Only)
 
Nominations are also sort 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 5th April 2012. Nomination forms can be submitted by post or email to the following: North.East@englandnetball.co.uk or 6 North Street East, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8ST. 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 North East Goalden Globe Awards 2012, please contact Jacqueline Critchley; 0191 2614116 or north.east@englandnetball.co.uk 

Two Dates for your Diary!

North East Goalden Globe Awards 2012 Celebration Event
April/May 2012
Newcastle upon Tyne

England Netball Goalden Globe Awards 2012
Saturday 22nd September 2012