Environmental Innovation 

The Environmental Innovation Award celebrates clubs that are stepping up and making a real difference with their environmental efforts. It’s about recognising those who lead by example, inspire others, and show a strong commitment to creating a greener, cleaner future for their community. 

 

Question 1. Leading by Example - Tell us about the things your club is doing to look after the environment. This could be recycling, saving energy or water, cutting down on plastics, or anything else that helps reduce your impact.  

Question 2. Getting the Community Involved - Share how your club involves members and the community in your green efforts. Maybe you run events, share helpful tips, team up with local groups, or encourage everyone to pitch in. 

Question 3. New Ideas & Creativity - Have you tried something different or creative to help the environment? Tell us about any new projects, partnerships, or ideas that set your club apart.  

Question 4. Making a Difference - What kind of results have you seen? This might be less waste, lower energy bills, or more people joining in your green initiatives.  

5. Keeping it Going - What plans do you have to keep your environmental efforts growing? We want to know how your club will keep leading the way into the future.  
 

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Unity in Community

The Unity in Community Award celebrates clubs that foster a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment for all members and visitors. This award recognises clubs that actively break down barriers, encourage diversity, and create a sense of belonging for people from all backgrounds, abilities, ages, and cultures. It’s about championing connection, respect, and equality within the club and the wider community. 

 

Question 1. Creating an Inclusive Environment - Tell us how your club makes everyone feel welcome and valued. This could include accessibility initiatives, diversity in membership, inclusive communication, or cultural awareness activities. 

Question 2. Programs and Activities that Promote Belonging - Describe the social, cultural, or sporting programs your club offers that encourage participation from diverse groups. How do you involve different ages, abilities, cultures, or backgrounds?  

Question 3. Leadership and Commitment to Inclusiveness - Explain how your club’s leadership supports and promotes inclusiveness. This could be policies, training, or specific roles focused on inclusion.  

Question 4. Positive Impact and Feedback - Share examples or feedback that show how your inclusive efforts have positively affected members and the community.  

Question 5. Future Plans for Inclusion - What ideas or commitments do you have to continue growing a welcoming and inclusive culture at your club?  

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Heart of the Community

The Heart of the Community Award recognises and celebrates the vital role that clubs play in supporting their members and local communities. This award highlights clubs that actively contribute to the wellbeing and growth of their community by providing support to a wide range of groups, including sporting clubs, social and welfare organisations, youth programs, charities, schools, and disadvantaged individuals. 

Both financial contributions and in-kind support are valued, acknowledging the many ways clubs give back—whether through fundraising, volunteer efforts, facility access, or partnership initiatives. This award honours those clubs that make a real difference, showing leadership and commitment to fostering strong, inclusive, and connected communities. 

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Question 1. Community Support & Engagement - Describe how your club supports a variety of community groups, including sports clubs, social and welfare organisations, youth programs, charities, schools, and disadvantaged groups. Highlight both financial and in-kind contributions, such as fundraising, donations, volunteering, facility access, or other partnerships.  

Question 2. Impact and Outcomes - Share examples of the positive effects your club’s support has had on the community and its members. How have your contributions improved lives or strengthened local organisations?  

Question 3. Inclusiveness and Reach - Explain how your club ensures that your support reaches diverse groups within the community, including underrepresented or disadvantaged members.  

Question 4. Innovation and Leadership - Tell us about any creative or unique initiatives your club has introduced to enhance community support.  

Question 5. Sustainability and Future Plans - Outline your club’s plans to continue or grow its community support efforts. How do you ensure ongoing benefit for your community? 

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