The 2012 Excellence in Youth Sports Award application is now open and the National Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS) and
Athletic Business magazine are looking for Chapters that are “lighting the way to excellence.”
Each year the Excellence Committee, comprised of NAYS and Athletic Business staff, review hundreds of applications from youth sports programs across the country and from military bases worldwide. They’re looking for programs that lead the way in conducting diverse activities that focus on providing safe and positive experiences for all participants. Is your program one?
Applications are judged on several criteria, including what the organization does to educate their administration, volunteer coaches, game officials and parents, as well as how well they demonstrate that they embrace a child-centered recreational sports philosophy that is aimed at providing a positive and safe experience for all youth, among other areas.
2012 Excellence Award winners will receive:
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In-kind contributions from Excellence Award sponsors to use for the support and enhancement of their youth sports program.
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Complimentary registration for this year’s Youth Sports Congress, taking place in New Orleans, La. from Nov. 28-Dec. 1.
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A custom award to display at their facility.
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National, state and local recognition, including in the publications of Athletic Business and SportingKid, the official member publication of the National Alliance for Youth Sports.
Click here to complete your preliminary application for the 2012 Excellence Awards now!
2012 Excellence Award Dates to Know
June 29, 2012 – Preliminary Application is due
Month of July – Excellence Award Committee will review submitted applications
July 30, 2012 – Final Round applicants will be notified
September 14, 2012 – Final Round submissions are due
October 1, 2012 – Excellence Award winners and Honorable Mentions will be notified
Nov. 28-Dec. 1, 2012 – Excellence Award winners will be presented with their award at the Youth Sports Congress in New Orleans, La.
For more information visit the
Excellence Award page or email
excellenceaward@nays.org.
