Bowls Victoria’s Awards are a chance to celebrate those people and clubs who have had a positive impact, influence and involvement in our sport during the 2023-2024 calendar years. The Awards Night itself is an opportunity to enjoy a social evening with fellow bowlers to celebrate these achievements, with the event taking place at the Mulgrave Country Club in May. Hall of Fame awards will also be presented at the 2025 event. Further event information and ticket sales will be released soon.
Date: Wednesday 7th May, 2025.
Venue: Mulgrave Country Club, Wellington Rd, Mulgrave.
Nominations Open on 26th February and close on 30th March, 2025.
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The following areas of excellence will be recognised:
Club of the Year (0 – 4 Employees)
This award will be given to the club (with 4 or less employees) who has made a significant contribution to the running of a Bowls Victoria event, the implementation of a Bowls Victoria initiative or program (for example, coordinating a successful Bowling with Babies or Jack Attack program) or otherwise contributed to the growth of the sport in a significant and identifiable manner.
Other metrics, including but not limited to demonstration of sound governance and business practices, community impact and club health check status will be taken into account when determining this award. On-green performance and membership numbers may be taken into account, however will be of secondary importance when determining the winner.
CRITERIA
The winner of this award will be chosen based on meeting one or more of the following criteria, and will be at the sole discretion of the judging panel:
- Success in hosting a Bowls Victoria aligned event
- The successful implementation of a BV program or initiative (examples include but are not limited to Jack Attack, BPL Cup, schools competitions, Roll Up, Bowling with Babies)
- Demonstration of sound governance and business practices
- Helped to grow the sport in a tangible and identifiable way
Club of the Year (4+ Employees)
This award will be given to the club (with 4 or more full time employees) who has made a significant contribution to the running of a Bowls Victoria event, the implementation of a Bowls Victoria initiative or program (for example, coordinating a successful Bowling with Babies or Jack Attack program) or otherwise contributed to the growth of the sport in a significant and identifiable manner.
Other metrics, including but not limited to demonstration of sound governance and business practices, community impact and club health check status will be taken into account when determining this award. On-green performance and membership numbers may be taken into account, however will be of secondary importance when determining the winner.
CRITERIA
The winner of this award will be chosen based on meeting one or more of the following criteria, and will be at the sole discretion of the judging panel:
- Success in hosting a Bowls Victoria aligned event
- The successful implementation of a BV program or initiative (examples include but are not limited to Jack Attack, BPL Cup, schools competitions, Roll Up, Bowling with Babies)
- Demonstration of sound governance and business practices
- Helped to grow the sport in a tangible and identifiable way
Coach of the Year
The recipient of this award will be a club, region or state coach in Victoria coaching within a Bowls Victoria recognised competition. Nominees for the award must have coached during the eligibility window of the 2023 & 2024 calendar years. This award will be open to all current affiliated National Coaching Accreditation Structure coaches who are accredited at or above Club Coach level.
CRITERIA
The winner of this award will be chosen based on meeting one or more of the following criteria, and will be at the sole discretion of the judging panel.
- Performance in Competition
- Improvement of side from previous calendar year
- Development of players under their care
- Contribution to development of bowls in their club team
- Has a well organised and enjoyable training program
- Strength of written nomination
U18 Male & Female Bowlers of the Year
The recipients of these awards will be a male and female Under-18 bowler. Nominees for the award must have been under 18 years of age at the time they achieved any results for which they are being nominated. Nominees can have turned 18 during the eligibility period of January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2024).
CRITERIA
The winners of these awards will be awarded based on the following criteria, and will be at the sole discretion of the judging panel:
- Performance at the 2023-2024 U18 State Championships
- Performance during 2023-2024 State Test Series
- Performance at the 2023-2024 U18 Nationals
- Performance at other Club, Region and State events
Para Bowler of the Year
The recipient of this award will be a bowler affiliated with one or more of Bowls Victoria’s three partner disability organisations. The bowler will have achieved success at State, National or International level events. The Player Ranking points of the nominee will also be taken into account.
All nominees for this award must be affiliated and classified to play by one or more of the following associations:
- Australian Blind Bowlers Association (ABBA)
- Disability Sports Australia
- Sport Inclusion Australia (formerly AUSRapid)
CRITERIA
The winner of this award will be awarded based on the following criteria, and will be at the sole discretion of the judging panel:
- Performance at Bowls Victoria State Events
- Performance at National events
- Performance at International events
- Player Rankings points
Official of the Year
The recipient of this award will be an official that has shown outstanding officiating ability over the 2023-2024 period. They will have a sound knowledge of all rules and a passion for the role.
This award will be open to all current accredited umpires within Victoria.
CRITERIA
The winner of this award will be awarded based on the following criteria, and will be at the sole discretion of the judging panel:
- Minimum National Umpire qualification
- Shown passion and commitment to officiating
- Have a sound knowledge of all laws
- Has shown ability to pass knowledge onto other officials in the way of training sessions or alike
Volunteer of the Year
The recipient of this award will have had a positive attitude to the voluntary work they complete and have been able to work interdependently to achieve a goal. Volunteer of the Year will be someone that has devoted their time and effort into assisting Bowls Victoria at a state level event or community-based participation program.
CRITERIA
The winner of this award will be chosen based on meeting one or more of the following Criteria:
- Volunteered at state, national and/or international events
- Involvement at a state level
- Involvement in Bowls Victoria Participation Programs
- Involvement at community level
- Number of bowls events volunteered at (both club, state, national and international) during the eligibility period
Player Performance Awards
Bowls Victoria also presents awards in the following categories, based on performance and as judged by our State Team Managers and/or based on a points system:
- Thunder (male) & Lightning (female) Bowlers of the Year (peer voted)
The recipients of the Thunder & Lightning Player Awards are State Representative bowlers who obtains the most votes from Test Matches & The Nationals in the 2023 & 2024 calendar years, as determined by the State Team Managers & Committee. - Male and Female Bowlers of the Year (points based)
The recipients of these awards will be the male and female players who have had the best performances across key BV events as shown below. Points will be allocated for top finishers, with the winners crowned as having the highest points (events subject to change).- 2023/2024 State Championships (Singles, Pairs, Mixed Pairs, Triples, Fours, Champion of Champions Singles)
- 2023 Victorian Open (Singles, Pairs, Mixed Pairs and Triples)
- 2023/2024 Australian Indoor Championships (Victorian Qualification)