Say "thanks" to your coach with Sport NI

The Sport NI Coaching Awards recognise the outstanding contribution of coaches and coaching organisations over the previous 12 months and the role they play in encouraging people to enjoy, engage and excel in sport.

Nominations can be made across seven award categories for coaches, and one category for awards in support of coaching.

Awards for Coaches

Children’s Coach of the Year
Community Coach of the Year
Young Coach of the Year
Disability Coach of the Year
Talent Development Coach of the Year
Club Performance Coach of the Year
High Performance Coach of the Year

Award in Support of Coaching

Coaching Project of the Year

In addition, the Sport NI REACH Award will be presented for the first time in 2016 to recognise the outstanding contribution of a female coach. Further information on the National REACH into Coaching Campaign can be found at www.reachintocoaching.co.uk. To be eligible for this award, a coach must be nominated in one of the seven categories for coaches, as outlined above.

The guidance and support document provides further information on each of the award categories and deadlines for nominations, together with key evidence the judging panel will look for when making decisions.

Download the Guidance and Support Document

Please read this carefully before submitting your nomination via the online process through the links below:

Awards for Coaches
Award in Support of Coaching