Introduction:
The membership award scheme is aimed at giving Cycling Ireland members an opportunity to recognize the contributions and performances over the past year by the many volunteers, clubs and members. There are several different categories which you can vote on and the final winners will be announced at this yearâs Championâs Dinner on October 10th. Voting is simple and the process is outlined below. An initial voting period will be allowed to gather nominations which will then be published on our website with final voting deciding the winners in each category.
Voting Process and Rules
Voting can be done by email or post to the following addresses:
Email, awards2009@cyclingireland.ie
Post, Membership Awards, Cycling Ireland, Kelly Roche House, 619 North Circular Road, Dublin 1
Voting is restricted to current 2009 Cycling Ireland members and must be done on a per member basis or on behalf of a family member. A single email on behalf of entire club will not be accepted.
Each Submission must include the following:
Your Name
Club
Licence Number
Date of Birth
Initial voting period to determine nominations runs from August 31st to September 11th. These initial votes will then be compiled and a series of final nominations will be published on our website on September 14th for final voting up till October 2nd. Final nominations are decided by picking the top 4 in each category. Each member is entitled to vote twice, once to help compile initial nominations and then a second time when final nominations are announced. The final winners will be announced at our Champions Awards Dinner on October 10th. It is not necessary to vote on all the different classifications below.
Award Classifications
Best domestic competitive stage race or one day event
Best domestic Leisure/Touring event
Most valuable volunteer contribution in your region (Connacht, Leinster, Munster and Ulster) (Members should vote for 1 person in their region)
Best club of the year
Best cycling photo of the year
Best domestic based male rider across all categories
Best domestic based female rider across all categories
Below is some guidance when deciding on the above categories.
Best domestic competitive event: Safety of event, facilities provided to participants, course in use, and distribution of prizes on offer as well as general atmosphere on the day.
Best domestic leisure or Touring event: Safety of event, facilities provided to participants, choice of routes, refreshments, goodie bags and value for money.
Most valuable volunteer contribution: Consideration should be given for people who are providing their time in the area of developing and supporting the current sporting structures and events within cycling in Ireland.
Best cycling photo of the year: If you have a photo that youâd like to submit, send it and the best ones will be compiled on our website for our members to vote on with the list of other nominations. A maximum of 3 photo submission per person will be allowed and they must own the copyright of each of the photographs.
Best club of the year: Consideration should take into account, events held by the club, rider participation in the region, community interaction, Youth development and volunteers within the club.
Best domestic based male rider (Juniors, Seniors, Vets): Consideration should take into account, rider participation, results achieved and support to local club/region
Best domestic based female rider (Juniors, Seniors, Vets): Consideration should take into account, rider participation, results achieved and support to local club/region
Geoff Liffey â Cycling Ireland
The membership award scheme is aimed at giving Cycling Ireland members an opportunity to recognize the contributions and performances over the past year by the many volunteers, clubs and members. There are several different categories which you can vote on and the final winners will be announced at this yearâs Championâs Dinner on October 10th. Voting is simple and the process is outlined below. An initial voting period will be allowed to gather nominations which will then be published on our website with final voting deciding the winners in each category.
Voting Process and Rules
Voting can be done by email or post to the following addresses:
Email, awards2009@cyclingireland.ie
Post, Membership Awards, Cycling Ireland, Kelly Roche House, 619 North Circular Road, Dublin 1
Voting is restricted to current 2009 Cycling Ireland members and must be done on a per member basis or on behalf of a family member. A single email on behalf of entire club will not be accepted.
Each Submission must include the following:
Your Name
Club
Licence Number
Date of Birth
Initial voting period to determine nominations runs from August 31st to September 11th. These initial votes will then be compiled and a series of final nominations will be published on our website on September 14th for final voting up till October 2nd. Final nominations are decided by picking the top 4 in each category. Each member is entitled to vote twice, once to help compile initial nominations and then a second time when final nominations are announced. The final winners will be announced at our Champions Awards Dinner on October 10th. It is not necessary to vote on all the different classifications below.
Award Classifications
Best domestic competitive stage race or one day event
Best domestic Leisure/Touring event
Most valuable volunteer contribution in your region (Connacht, Leinster, Munster and Ulster) (Members should vote for 1 person in their region)
Best club of the year
Best cycling photo of the year
Best domestic based male rider across all categories
Best domestic based female rider across all categories
Below is some guidance when deciding on the above categories.
Best domestic competitive event: Safety of event, facilities provided to participants, course in use, and distribution of prizes on offer as well as general atmosphere on the day.
Best domestic leisure or Touring event: Safety of event, facilities provided to participants, choice of routes, refreshments, goodie bags and value for money.
Most valuable volunteer contribution: Consideration should be given for people who are providing their time in the area of developing and supporting the current sporting structures and events within cycling in Ireland.
Best cycling photo of the year: If you have a photo that youâd like to submit, send it and the best ones will be compiled on our website for our members to vote on with the list of other nominations. A maximum of 3 photo submission per person will be allowed and they must own the copyright of each of the photographs.
Best club of the year: Consideration should take into account, events held by the club, rider participation in the region, community interaction, Youth development and volunteers within the club.
Best domestic based male rider (Juniors, Seniors, Vets): Consideration should take into account, rider participation, results achieved and support to local club/region
Best domestic based female rider (Juniors, Seniors, Vets): Consideration should take into account, rider participation, results achieved and support to local club/region
Geoff Liffey â Cycling Ireland