Achievements - Awards

Description of Awards


Please help the M.G.A. honour those outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to our sport in Manitoba by nominating a deserving individual for one of these two prestigious awards.
For information on these awards please refer to the eligibility criteria as outlined below.

*THE JACK MOWAT RECOGNITION AWARD
*THE M.G.A. SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
TO BE PRESENTED AT THE M.G.A. ANNUAL AWARDS EVENT

THE JACK MOWAT RECOGNITION AWARD
• Awarded to MGA Members who have made significant and long-lasting contributions to the Manitoba Gymnastics Association.
• Awarded to Officials, Volunteers, Coaches etc. who have shown outstanding achievements in the sport of Gymnastics in Manitoba.
• Minimum of 10 years involvement in Gymnastics in Manitoba.
• This award will require a nomination form to be completed and submitted to the MGA Awards Committee, chaired by the Member at Large on the Board of Directors.
• 1 person will be chosen per year. Award will be presented at the Annual MGA Awards Event.

MGA SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
The Special Achievement Awards consists of 4 Categories:
1. Coach
2. Judge
3. Administrator
4. Volunteer

1. Coaching Criteria
• Consideration will be given to an individual’s:
• Willingness to share ideas and to help others
• Creativity and input to the sport
• Professionalism and respect to others
• Leadership and sportsmanship
• Professional development and NCCP status
• Achievements of gymnasts under their guidance
• Minimum 5 years of involvement with the MGA

2. Judging Criteria
• Willingness to accept and carry out judging responsibilities at clinics and competitions
• Exhibit professionalism during judging assignments
• Demonstration of an attitude of respect, co-operation and appreciation for fellow judges, coaches, gymnasts, etc.
• Acceptance of leadership responsibilities which include the development of judges in Manitoba
• Demonstration a sense of good sportsmanship and fair play
• Minimum 5 years of involvement as a member of MGA

3. Administrative Criteria
• Commitment through contribution to the MGA and development of the Sport
• Dedication to developing through sport of gymnastics at any level
• Emphasis would be on a provincial scale
• Minimum 5 years of involvement as a member of the MGA

4. Volunteer Criteria
• Commitment through contribution to the MGA and development of Gymnastics in Manitoba at any level
• Emphasis would be on a provincial scale
• Minimum 5 years of participation with the MGA


Deadline for Nominations is May 1, 2010

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