Time to shine! It’s the 2023 Club Awards

Calling all clubs! It’s time to enter the 2023 Club Awards, the only Awards dedicated to recognising the commitment of clubs, committees and individuals who work to ensure a healthy future for their clubs, their members and their communities. Could that be you? Time to find out!

Will your club be joining us at this year’s prestigious Club Awards in Leciester? Have you got what it takes to take your place alongside the best clubs in the country?

The Club Awards celebrate clubs of all types and sizes from across the UK and beyond, from commmunity clubs and social clubs to high profile sports clubs, providing the perfect opportunity to meet up with fellow clubs to share ideas and initiatives while having a lot of fun along the way.

As well as recognising the hard work and sparkling initiatives of clubs themselves, where would clubs be without the individuals that are at the heart of all that clubs do? In recognition of this, the Club Awards also applaud individuals, community heroes, long-serving officials and young ambassadors. We will also welcome on stage officers from clubs that are proudly marking their 100th birthday this year. (Turn to page 34 for full details).

JOIN THE JOURNEY – WHY ENTER?

In addition to a great night out with two free tickets for finalists and after dinner entertainment, clubs use their success to raise the club’s profile, gain coverage in the local media, encourage new members and to gain even greater standing with suppliers.

How To Enter

Turn the page to see the list of Club Awards categories, then head to www.clubawards.co.uk to enter online.

The Venue

Originally designed in 1936 as an Odeon Cinema, Athena is recognised as one of the most extravagant buildings in Leicester, restored to its original art deco splendour and enjoying a reputation for being the leading venue within the region.

Getting There

Athena is centrally located within easy reach of all major road and rail neworks. Bus and train stations are within walking distance, and there are parking facilities include an NCP next to the venue.

Accommodation

There is a large selection of accommodation nearby to suit all budgets, searchable at booking.com and www.tripadvisor.co.uk amongst many others.

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

Visit clubawards.co.uk for further details or scan this QR code.

The Categories

Have a look at these categories, then head over to www.clubawards.co.uk and enter online. You can enter as many categories as you like. And don’t forget your nominations for the Recognition Categories. Good luck!

n LET THE JUDGES DECIDE

RECOGNITION CATEGORIES n 100 Club – recognising clubs over 100 years old (R) n Volunteer Recognition (BC) n Community Heroes (AD) n International Club (AK) n Young Ambassadors - under 30s (BE) n Long Service Recognition (AO)

PEOPLE CATEGORIES n Bar Manager/Bar Steward of the Year (S) n Manager/Secretary of the Year (AP) n Committee of the Year (AB)

BUSINESS CATEGORIES n Business Initiative of the Year (U) n Entertainment Club of the Year (AI) n Innovative Club of the Year (AJ) n Marketing Club of the Year (AQ) n Refurbishment Club of the Year (AS) n Social Media Club of the Year (AU) n Turnaround Club of the Year (BB) n Website of the Year (BD)

SPORTS CATEGORIES n Bowls Club of the Year (T) n Cricket Club of the Year (AE) n Darts Club of the Year (AF) n Football Club of the Year (AL) n Golf Club of the Year (AM) n Racing Club of the Year (AR) n Rugby Club of the Year (AT) n Sports & Social Club of the Year (AV) n Sports Club of the Year - Group/Chain (AW) n Sports Club of the Year - Multiple Sports (AX) n Tennis Club of the Year (BA)

CATERING AND BAR CATEGORIES n CAMRA Club of the Year (V) n Cocktail Club of the Year (AA) n Catering Club of the Year (W) n Chef of the Year (Y)

IN THE COMMUNITY n Charity Club of the Year (X) n CIU Traditional Club of the Year (Z) n Community Club of the Year (AC) n Diversity & Inclusion Club of the Year (AG) n Family Club of the Year (AH)

GREEN & ENVIRONMENTAL n Green Club of the Year (AN) n Sustainability Project Award (AY) n Grounds Team of the Year (AZ)

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ENTRY!