National
Council
of Youth Sports
7185 S.E. Seagate Lane
Stuart, FL 34997
Phone: 772-781-1452
Fax: 772-781-7298
youthsports@ncys.org
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STRIVE:
Sports Teach Respect
Initiative Values and Excellence
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NCYS
Announces 2008
Hershey's STRIVE Award Program
The
National Council of Youth Sports
(NCYS) is proud to present the 2008
Hershey's STRIVE Awards. These annual
awards recognize coaches, administrators,
officials and volunteers - from
hometown communities throughout
the United States - who have demonstrated
a heartfelt passion, an enthusiastic
commitment and a contagious spirit
to help kids succeed in youth sports.
Through their actions and professionalism,
they demonstrate to young people
that Sports Teach
Respect, Initiative,
Values and Excellence.
The National Council of Youth Sports
(NCYS) comprises the who's who in
the youth sports industry. Its membership
represents more than 180 organizations/corporations
serving more than 52 million boys
and girls participating in organized
youth sports throughout the United
States.
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NCYS
will present Hershey's STRIVE Awards in
four categories:
National Youth Sports Administrator
of the Year
Recognize the national executive or staff
member who has made an impact in their
particular sport or youth sports in general.
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nomination forms
Local Youth Sports Administrator Of
The Year
Reward the professional or volunteer staff
leader who makes their league or youth
sports organization run smoothly in and
out of season.
view
nomination forms
Coach or Official of the Year
Honor the male or female coach or official
who help young people develop their athletic
talents while at the same time providing
an atmosphere of good sportsmanship, fun
and camaraderie.
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nomination forms
Volunteer of the Year
Recognize team managers, concession stand
coordinators, fundraising captains, statisticians,
tournament directors, league chairman,
etc. who work behind the scenes and go
the extra mile to help their community
or league youth sports program succeed.
view
nomination forms
Parents, team members, board members,
community leaders, administrators, directors,
staff members, players, coaches, officials
-- anyone can nominate a deserving adult
in any of the categories. Visit http://www.ncys.org/strive.html
in March 2008 and click on the STRIVE
logo for the official rules and nomination
procedures. Nominations accepted from
March 2008 until June 30, 2008.
For More Information
Contact Sally S. Johnson, Executive Director
of the National Council of Youth Sports
at 772-781-1452 or youthsports@ncys.org.
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Official
Rules
1) STRIVE PROGRAM GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
The National Council of Youth Sports
(NCYS) is proud to present the Hershey's
STRIVE Awards. These annual awards
recognize coaches, officials, administrators
and volunteers - from hometown communities
throughout the United States - who
have demonstrated a heartfelt passion,
an enthusiastic commitment, and
a contagious spirit. to help kids
succeed in youth sports. Through
their actions and professionalism,
they demonstrate to young people
that Sports Teach Respect, Initiative,
Values and Excellence.
2) ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
National Youth Sports Administrator
of the Year
National Administrators
eligible for the Hershey's STRIVE
Award must meet these requirements:
1. Paying tribute to those outstanding
individuals who on a national level
make a significant contribution
to the pursuit of sports excellence,
individual involvement, value and
opportunity as leaders in their
organization.
2. Winners will be selected based
on the passion of service, length
of time dedicated to the cause,
leadership value, empowerment of
others, proven techniques, including
planning, communication and motivational
tools effecting positive changes
that make a difference in achieving
their organizations' bottom-line
goals.
Local Youth Sports Administrator
of the Year
Local Administrators eligible for
the Hershey's STRIVE Award must
meet these requirements:
1. Paying tribute to those outstanding
individuals who on a local level
make a significant contribution
to the pursuit of sports excellence,
individual involvement, value and
opportunity in their community.
2. Winners will be selected based
on the passion of service, length
of time dedicated to the cause,
leadership value, empowerment of
others, proven techniques, including
planning, communication and motivational
tools effecting positive changes
that make a difference in achieving
their organizations' bottom-line
goals.
Coach or Official of the Year
Local Coaches or Officials eligible
for the Hershey's STRIVE Award must
meet these requirements:
1. Intrinsic motivation "for
the fun of it" is a primary
reason for participating in sports.
Beyond athletics, sports teaches
children life skills such as responsibility,
character, trustworthiness, discipline,
fairness, perseverance, self-esteem,
teamwork, respect for others, and
citizenship.
2. Paying tribute to those outstanding
individuals who teach good moral
principles by serving as a positive
role model to youth.
3. Winners will be selected based
on the exemplary ability to build
team cohesion, teach effectively,
fostering a supportive climate where
youngsters can develop teamwork,
personal achievement, dedication,
mental toughness, encouragement,
discipline, good sportsmanship,
foster cooperation and communication,
and encourage participation by all
youth in fun and healthy physical
activities according to their interest
and abilities.
Consideration will also be given
to gaining athletes mutual respect,
creating community goodwill, and
making a positive impact on young
people with a passion of service
while keeping fun in the game.
Volunteer of the Year
Local Volunteers eligible for the
Hershey's STRIVE Award must meet
these requirements:
1. Volunteerism is the American
way! Today's volunteers are tomorrow's
leaders! And volunteers are the
movers and shakers of the community.
2. Paying tribute to those outstanding
individuals who make their society
a better place in which to live
by giving unselfishly of their time,
talent, and energy for the benefit
of the youth and the betterment
of their community.
3. Winners will be selected based
on the exemplary ability to lead
and organize others. Some of the
qualities that embody this leadership
are: integrity, humility, ability
to think on the spot, willingness
to listen and learn, willingness
to grow and stretch, trust in the
group process, attitude, ability
to develop new people, a goal-oriented
nature, a sense of humor. The Hershey's
STRIVE Volunteer of the Year Award
will recognize that individual who
gives willingly of themselves everyday
regardless of the obstacles realizing
life is more valuable to volunteer
precious time to somebody else because
doing for others is gaining is self-growth.
3) WHO CAN NOMINATE?
Anyone -- parents, team members,
board members, community leaders,
administrators, directors, staff
members, players, coaches, officials
- can nominate a deserving adult
in any of the categories.
4) HOW ARE NOMINATIONS SUBMITTED?
Hershey's STRIVE Award nomination
forms are available at
www.ncys.org
or
www.hersheysfundraising.com
.
If you do not have access to the
internet you can receive a nomination
form from NCYS directly by calling
772-781-1452.
Nominations must be submitted by
mail. Nomination Forms will not
be accepted online.
Mailing address:
Hershey's STRIVE Award
National Council of Youth Sports
7185 SE Seagate Lane
Stuart, FL 34997
Fax number: 772-781-7298
5) WHEN CAN NOMINATIONS BE SUBMITTED?
Nominations must be postmarked on
or before June 30, 2008. Forms arriving
after the deadline will not be processed.
Illegible and/or incomplete nomination
forms will not be accepted or returned.
Confirmation of receipt of nomination
is the responsibility of the nominator.
6) HOW WILL THE WINNERS BE SELECTED?
There will be a Hershey's STRIVE
Award selection committee comprised
of youth sports industry leaders
to choose the winners. All finalists
must pass the NCYS criminal background
screening process. All finalist
credentials will be verified and
confirmed for authenticity.
7) WHEN WILL THE WINNERS BE NOTIFIED?
Award winners will be announced
in late August/early September 2008.
8) WHEN WILL THE WINNERS BE HONORED?
Winners for the three local awards will be honored as heroes at a special event celebration in their own hometown.
The national award winner will be honored at their organization's national event. Each winner will
receive an attractive Hershey's STRIVE Award along with a check presented in their honor for $2,500
to the youth sport organization of his or her choice.
9) FOR MORE INFORMATION
For additional information, contact Sally S. Johnson, Executive Director
National Council of Youth Sports, at
772-781-1452 or youthsports@ncys.org.
10) GENERAL RULES
Nominators and nominees do not need to be a member of the National Council of Youth Sports (NCYS) to be eligible to participate in this program. NCYS and HERSHEY'S employees, their immediate family members and representing agencies are not eligible to participate in the nomination or selection process. No purchase necessary to participate in nomination process. All federal, state and local laws and regulations apply. Substitution or transfer of finalist status is not permitted. NCYS and HERSHEY'S, and their agents, officers, employees, etc., are not liable for claims and liability arising from a nominee's selection as a finalist. NCYS is not responsible for lost, late, illegible, misdirected, postage due, or damaged nomination materials. By participating, nominators and nominees agree to be bound by the official rules. Nominees and nominators must sign the nomination form stating they have read and agree to the official rules and nomination procedures. All decisions of the judges are final. By accepting the award, the individual gives their consent to use of the name, likeness, address (organization, city, state), etc. in marketing, media, and promotional materials related to the Hershey's STRIVE Award. Signed nomination forms and one page testimonial must be postmarked on or before June 30, 2008. Award
winners will be announced in late
August/early September 2008. Void
where prohibited.
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