The conditions of entry for both our awards are shown below.

Volunteers in Sport County Award Submissions Rules:

Rules & Eligibility

• Each nominee must have served in his/her voluntary role for no less than 2 years and must still be acting in the role for which he/she is being nominated
• There will be 36 (*4 in Dublin) county awards, an Outstanding Achievement award and Lifetime Achievement Award.
• Individuals who receive pay in return for their services will not be eligible. The reimbursement of expenses is not considered pay for the purposes of these awards.
• You may not nominate yourself for this award.
• Individuals being nominated should be informed by the nominator.
• Contact details for the nominated individual must be provided.
• Entries can only by made via the online entry form.
• Each entry will receive an automated response confirming receipt of entry.
• Due to the large number of entries individual feedback on nominations is not provided.
• Other than what is required, do not send any additional information as such material cannot be considered. Each nomination must have their club secretary or sporting organisation approval.
• The successful candidates will each receive a special commemorative award.
• By agreeing to receive the award, the event organiser assumes the right to the use of his/her name, likeness or photograph without compensation in any publicity or for promotional purposes carried out unless notified otherwise by the nominee/nominator.
• The winners will be announced on www.awards.irishsport.ie
• Only the final winners will be contacted directly.
• All proposed award winners may be subject to vetting and verification.
• Being nominated for another volunteer scheme does not preclude entry under this particular scheme.
• All decisions are final.
• Awards are not transferable.
• Late or incomplete nominations will not be considered.
• Event organisers reserve the right to amend dates.
• Successful county award winner, guest and nominator are invited to attend.

Club/Community Award Submission Rules:

Conditions of Entry:

• A completed nomination form must be submitted by the published deadline. 
• The Club/Community Sport organisation agrees that its name, logo, and photos may be used for promotional purposes related to the awards.
• Nominees must be willing to participate in any publicity, media interviews, or award ceremonies.
• The organising committee reserves the right to verify information provided in the nomination.
• Awards may be withheld if no nomination meets the required standard.
• The successful Club/Community Sport organisation will each receive a special commemorative award. The awards will be presented at an in-person ceremony at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Blanchardstown in Dublin.
• By agreeing to receive the award, the event organiser assumes the right to the use of his/her name, likeness or photograph without compensation in any publicity or for promotional purposes carried out unless notified otherwise by the Club/Community.
• Contact details for the nominated Club/Community must be provided.
• Entries can only by made via the online entry form.
• Each entry will receive an automated response confirming receipt of entry.
• Due to the large number of entries individual feedback on nominations is not provided.
• Other than what is required, do not send any additional information as such material cannot be considered. Each nomination must have their club secretary or sporting organisation approval.
• The successful Club/Community will each receive a special commemorative award.
• The winners will be announced on www.awards.irishsport.ie
• Only the final winners will be contacted directly.
• All proposed award winners may be subject to vetting and verification.
• Being nominated for another volunteer scheme does not preclude entry under this particular scheme.
• All decisions are final.
• Awards are not transferable.
• Late or incomplete nominations will not be considered.
• Event organisers reserve the right to amend dates.
• Successful Club/Community award winners can nominate up to three representatives to attend.

If you have any questions about the above, please email us at info@irishsport.ie