Excellence in Youth Sports Awards
Shining a spotlight on outstanding programs
We hope this email finds you and your loved ones healthy and safe. Unfortunately, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, a serious public health issue we are all facing, we will not be moving forward with our annual National Youth Sports Awards. YMCA sports director: How I help kids win the game of life Picture this: Basketball, eight 3- to 4-year-olds on two teams of four, four quarters of six minutes — and not one of these kids has ever played. Hasty Awards is proud to be a national supplier of youth awards with a long-standing reputation for providing fun, yet economical, awards for all sports and age groups. Our goal is to provide our customers with.
History
For almost two decades, the Excellence in Youth Sports Award has recognized programs that are doing superior jobs of conducting diverse activities with a focus on providing safe and positive experiences for all participants - including children, parents and coaches. Each year hundreds of youth sports programs across the country and military bases worldwide vie to be an award winner. Developed by the National Alliance for Youth Sports and Athletic Business Magazine, the first Excellence in Youth Sports Awards were presented in 2000.
New for 2018 and beyond!
Historically, organizations that were interested in applying for the Excellence in Youth Sports Award would complete a preliminary application and based on that information select organizations would be invited to participate in a final, more thorough review to determine each year's winners. Starting in 2018, the Better Sports for Kids Quality Program Provider designation took the place of the former preliminary application process.
Organizations that earned the Better Sports for Kids Quality Program Provider designation have met benchmark standards when it comes to administering youth sports programs. Therefore, only organizations that have earned the Better Sports for Kids Quality Program Provider designation were invited to apply for the Excellence in Youth Sports Awards. The 2019 Excellence in Youth Sports Award winners:
City of Goodyear
Liberty Parks and Recreation
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation
USAG Fort Huachuca Youth Sports and Fitness
We hope this email finds you and your loved ones healthy and safe. Unfortunately, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, a serious public health issue we are all facing, we will not be moving forward with our annual National Youth Sports Awards. YMCA sports director: How I help kids win the game of life Picture this: Basketball, eight 3- to 4-year-olds on two teams of four, four quarters of six minutes — and not one of these kids has ever played. Hasty Awards is proud to be a national supplier of youth awards with a long-standing reputation for providing fun, yet economical, awards for all sports and age groups. Our goal is to provide our customers with.
History
For almost two decades, the Excellence in Youth Sports Award has recognized programs that are doing superior jobs of conducting diverse activities with a focus on providing safe and positive experiences for all participants - including children, parents and coaches. Each year hundreds of youth sports programs across the country and military bases worldwide vie to be an award winner. Developed by the National Alliance for Youth Sports and Athletic Business Magazine, the first Excellence in Youth Sports Awards were presented in 2000.
New for 2018 and beyond!
Historically, organizations that were interested in applying for the Excellence in Youth Sports Award would complete a preliminary application and based on that information select organizations would be invited to participate in a final, more thorough review to determine each year's winners. Starting in 2018, the Better Sports for Kids Quality Program Provider designation took the place of the former preliminary application process.
Organizations that earned the Better Sports for Kids Quality Program Provider designation have met benchmark standards when it comes to administering youth sports programs. Therefore, only organizations that have earned the Better Sports for Kids Quality Program Provider designation were invited to apply for the Excellence in Youth Sports Awards. The 2019 Excellence in Youth Sports Award winners:
City of Goodyear
Liberty Parks and Recreation
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation
USAG Fort Huachuca Youth Sports and Fitness
Selection Criteria
Since the Better Sports for Kids Quality Program Provider designation indicates that a program has taken the necessary steps to ensure quality, the Excellence in Youth Sports Award does not recognize the program as a whole. Instead, the Excellence in Youth Sports Award is given for a specific initiative, process, project, campaign, element or component of a program that goes above and beyond. This invitation-only award will recognize the innovative ways organizations that have earned the Better Sports for Kids Quality Program Provider designation are making their programs stand out and truly become excellent.
Step #1: Earn the Better Sports for Kids Quality Program Provider Designation
To be invited to apply for the 2020 Excellence in Youth Sports Award, an organization must first earn the Better Sports for Kids Quality Program Provider designation. The designation must be earned by September 1, 2020 to receive an invitation.
Excellence Award FAQs
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How are the winners chosen?
First, every organization that has earned the Better Sports for Kids Quality Program Provider designation will be invited to apply for the Excellence in Youth Sports Awards. The online application will allow invited applicants to share their specific initiative that makes their program excellent and worthy of being recognized as an Excellence in Youth Sports Award winner. The Excellence Award Committee will review applications and select the winners.
What do Excellence in Youth Sports Award winners receive?
In addition to receiving recognition for their work in bettering youth sports for their community, NAYS works with partners to offer added value to winning an Excellence in Youth Sports Award. More details coming soon!
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When is the deadline to submit an application?
Organizations that earn the Better Sports for Kids Quality Program Provider designation will be sent an invitation to apply in 2020.
Who qualifies for judging?
Any youth sports organization that has earned the Better Sports for Kids Quality Program Provider designation.
How many annual awards are presented?
Up to five organizations are annually recognized as Excellence in Youth Sports Award winners.
For more information or questions about the Excellence in Youth Sports Award please contact us at excellenceaward@nays.org.
