In addition to our existing awards, we’re thrilled to announce the launch of two exciting new awards: the Club of the Year Award and The Lifetime Contribution Award. These accolades are here to shine a spotlight on the incredible dedication of the Scottish judo community!
Coaches, officials, and volunteers are the true unsung heroes of our judo community; selfless, humble, and dedicated, tirelessly working behind the scenes without seeking recognition. Their efforts lay the foundation for everything we enjoy in this sport, from training to competition. Now is the time to celebrate their contributions by nominating them for a JudoScotland Coaching, Officiating, and Volunteering Awards!
Winners will be announced at The Gathering, then presented their award within their clubs, surrounded by the very people who nominated them. Don’t miss the opportunity to acknowledge those who make a real difference, nominate your judo hero today!
Entries Close Friday 27th of September so get your nominations in now!
Categories and Nominations
NEW FOR 2024 Club of the Year
This award recognises a club that has made a significant positive impact through the delivery, organisation, and development of judo, while promoting the core values of our sport and JudoScotland.
NEW FOR 2024 Lifetime Contribution Award
This award honours an individual who has demonstrated exceptional dedication to judo over a sustained period.
Community Coach of the Year
This award will be made to a coach who has supported the development of judoka and has significantly increased the Judo opportunities available and participation levels within their community.
Disability Coach of the Year
This award will be made to a coach working with people with a disability. The award looks for evidence of a person-centred delivery leading to successful performance and/or sustained participation of those taking part.
Technical Official/Referee of the Year
This award recognises the hard work and dedication that technical officials and referees make to the competition structure in Judo.
Pathway Coach of the Year
This award will be made to a coach who has supported the development of judoka and has significantly increased the Judo opportunities available and achievement levels within their community.
Volunteer of the Year
This award will be made to a volunteer in a non-coaching role, aged 26 years or more , who has made an outstanding contribution to their club, the wider judo community or to the development of judo.
Young Coach of the Year
This award will be made to a coach aged 25 years or younger . This award looks for young people who have invested in their development as a coach and have made a significant impact on the people they coach. The club will be a better place for having them in the team.
Young Official of the Year
This award will be made to a Technical Official or Referee aged 25 years or younger and recognises the hard work and dedication that these roles make to the competition structure; providing fantastic opportunities and experiences in judo.
Young Volunteer of the Year
This award will be made to a volunteer in a non-coaching role, aged 25 years or under who has made an outstanding contribution to their club or the wider judo community.
