Burlington Sport Recognition Award
Burlington Builders Nomination
General Selection Criteria
- Presented to a volunteer who through coaching, officiating, committee membership, fundraising, or other contributions has led to the advancement of sport within the Burlington community. Personal sacrifice for the sake of the athletes and their programs is considered. The success or viability of the sport organization in which the volunteer has been actively involved is also a factor in choosing the winner.
- The number of years of sport involvement is also a selection factor
- Candidate must reside in Burlington or have resided in Burlington at the time of the achievements. An exception may be made for an outstanding person who has made a significant contribution over an extended number of years to the benefit of Burlington athletes/residents, but who does not reside in Burlington.
- An individual may win this award only once.
- A member of the Burlington Sport Alliance Selection Committee is not eligible.
- One award will be presented in any year but there may not necessarily be an award winner each year.
Specific Award Categories:
- A.J. DUNN SPORTS PERSON OF THE YEAR: presented to the volunteer whoseleadership and initiative over a number of years has led to the advancement of sport within theBurlington community. This person is a respected member of the community who has used his/her administrative and organizational skills to better the sporting world. This commitment, drive and high level of responsibility have lead to better programs and sporting opportunities for citizens of Burlington.
- VOLUNTEER SPORT BUILDER OF THE YEAR: presented to a volunteer who through coaching, officiating, committee membership, fundraising, or other contributions has lead to the advancement of sport within the Burlington Community. Personal sacrifice for the sake of the athletes and their programs is considered. The success or viability of the sport organization in which the volunteer has been actively involved is also a factor in choosing the winner.
- CHAMPION OF SPORT: presented to a coach whose dedication and commitment has led a team or an athlete to a championship(s), or ‘high performance’ level of competition. Through his/her efforts, Burlington athletes and/or teams have achieved success and become champions.
- OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR: presented to an official/judge/referee whose dedication and commitment at a local, provincial, national or international level has lead to excellent competition and fair play.