The  DCU Sports Awards will be held on Monday the 23rd of April 2012 in the Crowne Plaza in Santry.  The Awards are a celebration of the sporting success and club development achievements of DCU Sports Clubs and Individuals in DCU and on the National and International sporting arena.

Awards will be presented in the categories below.  Please note the deadline for submission of completed nomination forms is Tuesday the 3rd of April 2012.   Nomination forms should be submitted to Siobhan Byrne, Clubs & Societies Finance Officer by e-mail at siobhan.byrne@dcu.ie.

Award Categories 2012

• Individual Award for Club development 

This is awarded to those who have shown commitment through their performances while representing the university. Individual Awards are also gained by those who have shown dedication to the running of their club or Individual or team CUSAI medal or non CUSAI medal. Nomination form is available here.

• Individual Award for Sporting Excellence

This is the highest level of award given available to sports club members. Only final year students can qualify for the Individual Award for Sporting Excellence. These students must have demonstrated a high level of performance and dedication to their club throughout their time at university or gained national or international honours.  Nomination form is available here.

• Award for Excellence in Coaching

Open to paid and volunteer coaches that have displayed Evidence of supporting increase/sustained participation, Evidence of improving performers and /or team, Contribution to the wider community, involvement in external events, Current coaching qualifications and additional personal development undertaken and Mentoring and developing other coaches.  Nomination form is available here.

• Award for Staff Contribution to Sport in DCU
  

Recognition of DCU Staff members that have made an invaluable contribution to the development of sport in DCU.  Nominees should display evidence of leadership and dedication to sport, contribution to the wider development of sport at DCU, new initiatives and going ‘beyond the call of duty’ or doing ‘Over and above’ the norm.  Nomination form is available here.

• Most Promising Fresher – Male & Female

Recognition of a Male & Female 1st year student that has displayed an outstanding commitment and exceptional service to a DCU Sports Club.  Nomination form is available here.

• Marketing & Communications of the Year

This Year for the first time ever DCU Club & Society Life will salute top marketing and communications within clubs and societies. We are looking to award the club / society with the most vision, insight and drive for excellence that made their club / society triumph over others and stand out from the rest. From research, promo materials, websites, freebies, social networking, events etc, this award acknowledges the efforts made and success achieved through communicating and marketing the strengths of your club / society to your members and beyond. Nomination form is available here.

• Sports Scholar of the Year

Nominees for this award are selected by the Sports Development Service and Sports Academy
Recognition of a Sport Scholarship athlete that has achieved excellence in sport while demonstrating academic progression, gained other awards or honours and contributed to the development of the DCU Sports Club in their sport.  Nomination form is available here.

• Most Promising  Club

Recognition of a club that has demonstrated significant improvement in Club Organisation, Participation, Managing Finances, Club Promotion, Club Development, Competitive & Non-Competitive Achievements and Community Engagement.  Nomination form is available here.

• Team of the Year

Recognition of sporting achievement and performance at club, regional, national or international level and/or other awards, honors or achievements.  Nomination form is available here.

• Club of the Year

The Sports Club that have demonstrated significant development and achievement in Club Organisation, Participation, Managing Finances, Club Promotion, Club Development, Competitive & Non-Competitive Achievements and Community Engagement.  Nomination form is available here.

• Sports Personality of the Year

Awarded to the individual with the most notable achievement in sport.  Nomination form is available here.