NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN FOR THE SCOTTISH FA GRASSROOTS AWARDS 2013 PRESENTED BY MCDONALD’S AND THE SUNDAY MAIL

The Scottish FA Grassroots Awards aim to recognise and reward grassroots clubs, coaches and volunteers.  We know there are thousands of volunteers throughout Scotland who work tirelessly all year, come rain or shine, to provide opportunities for young players. These dedicated individuals put in countless hours, often over a number of years, to ensure grassroots football keeps going from strength to strength.  So in order to recognise these amazing people we need you to nominate your #grassrootsheroes

This year we will host regional Grassroots Awards in each of our six regions, supported by McDonald’s and The Sunday Mail.  The regional winners will be selected after voting closes on 27 May 2013 and celebrated at regional award ceremonies.

Those winners will then become the shortlist in the same category for our national awards, along with three additional categories, which recognise and reward individuals and clubs across the country who make a difference to grassroots football in their local communities.

National winners will be presented with their awards by Kenny Dalglish and special guests at the annual national ceremony at Hampden in September 2013.

CLICK HERE TO NOMINATE FOR THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES NOW:

Volunteer of the Year in Youth Football
Volunteers remain the lifeblood of the game. Who is the person who gets things done at your club?

Volunteer of the Year in Schools Football
We are looking for the teacher, janitor, pupil or parent who dedicates their own time to get young people active during and after school.

Volunteer of the Year in Adult Football
There are volunteers at every club across the country working tirelessly for thousands of us to carry on our playing ambitions long into adulthood, so make sure their efforts are recognised.

Volunteer of the Year in Disability Football
Many people outside of mainstream football have the chance to play thanks to dedicated volunteers who should be recognised for their selfless work in the game.

Volunteer of the Year in Girls’/Women's Football
We are looking for the passionate volunteer who makes things happen in the girls’ and womens’ game.

Best Coach of The Year
We are looking for someone who inspires people and brings the best out of players both on and off the park.  A coach who demonstrates commitment, dedication and passion to the grassroots game.

Best Professional Club in the Community
Do you know of a club that has the interests of the community at heart, a club which promotes the value of the grassroots game through their own professional status?

Best Community Football Club
Are you part of, or do you know of, a club that is an integral part of the community? A club that provides playing opportunities for all, from young to old, male and female and of all playing abilities, a truly open doors club?

To find out more about McDonald's involvement in grassroots football, please visit www.mcdonalds.co.uk/kickstart

McDonald's KickStart is a website dedicated to grassroots football. Whether its opportunities for local clubs to secure funding for development projects, once-in-a-lifetime opportunities like your child's chance to walk out onto the pitch as a Player Escort, or useful information on coaching or running a club, McDonald's KickStart is your one stop shop.

***CLOSING DATE 27TH MAY 2013***

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