Club Awards call for entries

Time to shine!

It’s the 2022 Club Awards

Join us at an exciting new venue as we celebrate clubs across the UK and beyond at the 2022 Club Awards within the Festival of Clubs. The Club Awards recognise the commitment of clubs, committees and individuals who work to ensure a healthy future for their clubs. Could that be you?

We are excited to announce that the 2022 Club Awards are being held at a sparkling new venue – the Athena in

Leicester.

The Club Awards Gala Dinner celebrates clubs across the UK and provides the perfect opportunity tomeetupwithfellowclubstoshareideasandissues while having a lot of fun along the way.

Asin2021,wewillalsobepresentingRecognition Awards to applaud individuals, community heroes, long-servingofficials,youngambassadors,outstanding contributions and clubs who ’ ve reached their 100th year between 2019 and 2022. (Turn to the next page for full details).

JOIN THE JOURNEY – WHY ENTER?

In addition to a great night out with two free tickets for finalists (more tickets will be available to purchase) and after dinner entertainment, clubs use their success to: • Raise the club’ s profile • Gain coverage in the local press and media • Encourage new members • Thank existing members for their support

Turn the page now to nominate yourself, your colleagues and/or your club.

DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES 30 September, 2022.

THE VENUE

Originally designed in 1936 as an Odeon Cinema, Athenaisrecognisedasoneofthemostextravagant 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 reach of all major road, rail and air networks. • Bus and train stations are within walking distance • Easily accessible from Leicester ’ s road with convenient parking facilities.

Accommodation

There is a large selection of accommodation nearby to suit all needs and all budgets, from Ibis (all.accor.com/united-kingdom/ ), Premier Inn (https://www.premierinn.com) and the Campanile (https://leicester.campanile.com) to an extensive range of 3, 4 and 5 star hotels, searchable at booking.com and www.tripadvisor.co.uk amongst many others.

Club Awards 2022 – how to enter

So, do you think you could be a finalist? Do you have what it takes to beat the best and stand out from the rest? Time to find out.

Look at the categories on these pages and decide which categories you ’d like to enter. Then either:

1. Enter online – visit www.clubmirror.com and click on the Awards Entry Form tab (recommended) OR 2. Use the entry form in this issue and post it to

Club Awards, ACP, Gainsborough House, 59-60ThamesStreet,WindsorSL41TX OR 3. Ask for a judge to undertake a telephone interview.

DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES September 30, 2022

For clubs wishing to enter by post

Take a look at the categories listed and tick which categories you would like to enter and/or choose “Let judges decide ’ . The judges will then enter you into the categories they feel you are most likely to succeed in. THEN: Use the questions below to share just how special your club and your people are. GOOD LUCK!

Your name: _____________________________

Your role in club: _________________________

Club Name: ____________________________

Address: _______________________________

Post code: _____________________________

Contact tel nos: _________________________

Email: ________________________________

Website: ______________________________

Facebook/Twitter etc: _____________________

CLUB BACKGROUND

1. Year founded: _________________________

2. Number of Members: ___________________

3. Club Turnover (not for publication): _________

THE QUESTIONS – PEOPLE NOMINATIONS

1. If you are nominating an individual or individuals, please state their name, role and contact details.

2. What are you entering them for and why? (See categories)

THE QUESTIONS – THE CLUB

1. BIGGEST SUCCESS/ GREATEST MOMENT SINCE MAY 2021?

2. BEST BUSINESS INITIATIVE/INNOVATION?

3. ENGAGEMENT WITH LOCAL COMMUNITY Examples of how the club is reaching out 4. CONSIDERATIONS Please include all/any further details you would like the judges to consider.

5. GENERAL INFORMATION Which of the following does your club have?

n BT Sport n Sky Sports

n Live entertainment n Children ’ s play area

n Function room

n Games room n Garden n Sports facilities

n Concert room n Games machines n Separate restaurant n Confectionary n Hot bar food n Bingo

n Darts n Snooker n Pool n Group outings (general) n Group outings (racing) n Group outings (sports events) n Club sports team/teams n Other (describe)

THE CATEGORIES

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! DEADLINE – 30 SEPTEMBER, 2022

TO ENTER ONLINE: Visit clubmirror.com and click on the Awards Entry Form tab

TO ENTER BY POST: Club Awards, Club Mirror, Gainsborough House, 59-60 Thames Street, Windsor SL4 1TX

TO ENTER VIA TELEPHONE INTERVIEW: Ask for a judge to undertake a telephone interview – email info@clubmirror.com

ANY QUESTIONS? CONTACT THE CLUB AWARDS TEAM Email - info@clubmirror.com Call - 01753 272022