Local Good Sports clubs are being encouraged to enter this year's Good Sports Awards, for a chance to receive cash prizes and national recognition for building healthy and inclusive club environments.
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Nominations are now officially open for the national awards, which shine the spotlight on community sporting clubs and volunteers within the Good Sports program, that are passionate about community, their members and making their club the very best it can be.
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"The national Good Sports Awards celebrate Australia's best local sports clubs and volunteers who work tirelessly to build and maintain healthy and family-friendly environments," Alcohol and Drug Foundation CEO, Dr Erin Lalor AM said.
"This year we've seen many inspirational Good Sports clubs going above and beyond to keep members connected, engaged and healthy, despite coronavirus restrictions. These clubs have shown just how much they really care about their members, and we strongly encourage them to nominate."
Across the Tamworth area there are 75 Good Sports clubs.
Clubs can nominate in a range of categories: Club of the Year, Club Champion, Healthy Eating Club of the Year, Healthy Minds Club of the Year, Junior Club of the Year, Safe Transport Club of the Year, Rookie Club of the Year and Tackling Illegal Drugs Club of the Year.
Nominations close at midnight on 1st of December and can be submitted via the Good Sports website at https://goodsports.com.au/awards/. Winners are set to be announced at a ceremony early next year, and will each receive $1000.
Good Sports is nationally funded by the Australian Government and managed by the Alcohol and Drug Foundation. The core program offers clubs free tools, resources and practical support to implement policies around alcohol management, tobacco, and safe transport.
