2019 Gallagher Community Coach of the Year

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Nominations closed 30 November 2019 and were open to:

Victorian sporting coaches who have made a significant contribution to their club and/or association/district. This award recognises the exceptional contribution made by a Victorian community sporting coach during 2019, either on or off the sporting field, with a focus on improving community sport through encouraging participation, fairness, integrity and making sport more welcoming, safe and inclusive.

Eligibility:

To be eligible to be considered in this category, the nominee must:

  • Be an accredited Coach under the recognised National or State Sporting body
  • Coach Victorian athletes(s) or a team competing at club and/or association/district level

Selection Criteria:

  1. Coach at a club and/or association/district level
  2. Demonstrated achievement to make their team/club welcoming, safe and inclusive
  3. A role model for their athletes – setting a positive example
  4. Demonstrated commitment to continuous training and learning

Selection Process & Voting:

For all information regarding selection and voting processes, return to the 2019 Victorian Sport Award Nominations Information page


Previous Winners:

2018Wes CannyRowing
2017David HickmanBasketball
2016Hussain HanifCricket
2015Peter MairSouthern Netball League
2014Sue SofarnosNewport Ladies Lacrosse Club

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