Applications Being Accepted for the SSNS 2022 Awards
June 14, 2022 by admin
Filed under Monthly Highlights, Provincial and Territorial News
SSNS AWARDS
SSNS, in an attempt to give recognition to those who contribute to interscholastic athletics over several years, and to acknowledge outstanding contributions, shall provide the following awards:
The Hugh A. Noble Distinguished Service Award and The Dorothy G. Walker Distinguished Service Award:
– These shall be the highest awards given by SSNS. The awards will be presented to an individual who has contributed significantly to the goals and objectives of School Sport Nova Scotia in a way which has had a positive impact on school sport.
– The recipients shall be selected on a regional basis as follows:
Hugh A. Noble: Western, Northumberland, Highland and Capital.
Dorothy G. Walker: Capital, Western, Northumberland and Highland.
– The Committee for selection shall consist of the Regional Director for the region from which the recipient shall come, and the Leadership Team members who represent that region.
– Nominations with full resumes must be submitted to the appropriate Regional Director by December 15
– The recommendation of the Selection Committee shall be presented to the Board and shall be subject to its approval.
Citation:
– Citations may be awarded as a tribute to an individual who has made a specific contribution in an area of secondary school sport which is not adequately recognized by the Certificate of Recognition.
– Applications shall be submitted to the SSNS office.
Certificate of Recognition:
To be eligible one must have:
a) minimum of five years coaching in schools.
b) demonstrated adherence to Code of Ethics of SSNS
c) recommendation shall be submitted to the SSNS office.
Media Award:
To be eligible one must be:
a) employed in the news media;
b) contributed in a significant way to the promotion of school sport. Names of candidates shall be submitted to the SSNS office. Each District may present one Media Award per year.
Certificate of Appreciation:
To be awarded to any individual who has contributed to school sport. This could include coaches, parents and any other individuals who assist in providing programs for student-athletes.
– Requests for Certificates may be made by Principals, Event Organizers, etc. to the SSNS office.
Ron O’Flaherty Scholar Athlete Award:
– $750 scholarship to be awarded at the Senior High School level to the top female and top male from each Region. Scholarship recipients will receive payment upon confirmation of registration at post secondary institution;
– Scholar-Athlete plaques to be presented at the Junior High/Middle School level to the top female and top male from each Region;
– School may nominate one female and male annually.
– All school nominees shall receive a certificate.
SSNS Good Sport Award
The SSNS “Good Sport” Award is available to member schools at the Junior High/Middle School level. The award is intended to recognize those student-athletes who “best demonstrate commitment to fair play, ethical behaviour and integrity and who show respect and concern for others while participating in school sport.” The SSNS will provide upon request a large plaque for display at the school.
This plaque will have name plates for several years. Schools will then purchase keeper plaques for the student-athletes (one female and one male) through the SSNS office.
Eastlink Community Volunteer Award
School Sport Nova Scotia introduced this award to recognize the contribution community members make to school sport in Nova Scotia. The Eastlink Community Volunteer Award acknowledges those individuals who have contributed with both quality and longevity in volunteering in interschool athletics in Nova Scotia as a community member. This award will be presented to an individual who has contributed significantly to the goals and objectives of the SSNS in a way which has had a positive impact on school sport.