Active Lives Community Awards

Awarded to someone you feel has excelled as a coach or activator, be it performance wise with results such as titles etc. or perhaps demonstrates an outstanding results in improvement, hard work, dedication and good practice. A coach that is highly respected by the opposition and fellow participants. This coach is someone who really stands out from the crowd working tirelessly to provide the best opportunities to help those interested in sport and physical activity achieve their full potential within the community.

This award is given to an active sports club or organisation that has undertaken great work in running development programmes, activities or sessions which attract and retain participants whilst encouraging more people to live active lifestyles.

This award is given to a volunteer who has given up their free time to support and promote active lifestyles in a non-coaching capacity at a sports club.

This award is for a young person who has given up their free time to help and support a sports club or organisation in delivering or supporting individuals to get involved in opportunities provided, these young people will be the backbone of sporting opportunities in the future.

This award is given to a primary school that has excelled and gone above and beyond to support their pupil’s physical and mental health though providing varying opportunities and provision for all to access.

This award is given to a secondary school that has excelled and gone above and beyond to support their pupil’s physical and mental health though providing varying opportunities and provision for all to access.

This award is for an individual who has shown a consistent lifetime commitment of 20 or more years and made a major contribution to community sport in Blackpool.

• Quayle Shield ages 9 to 13 years
• Quayle Trophy ages 14 to 21 years

This award is for some of the most talented performers across Blackpool and Fylde. Someone who shows exceptional dedication to their sport and have the potential to perform at the highest level. Nominations are encouraged from those who have represented their county/region/country in their chosen sport. 

Presented to an elite athlete from Blackpool, whom has had an outstanding year of achievement in their sport.

This award is given to an individual, administrator, coach or official who has made a highly significant voluntary contribution to disability sport.

This award is given to an individual that has gone the extra mile within their community to support others to participate in physical activity, providing alternative opportunities that have made a difference. Nominations are encouraged from non-traditional sports clubs or backgrounds.

Please note this category is open to all ages.

This award is given to a group that has gone above and beyond within their community to support others to participate in physical activity, providing alternative and innovative opportunities that have made a difference. Nominations are encouraged from non-traditional sports clubs or backgrounds.

Please note this category is open to all ages. 

This award is presented to a Lancashire business that has gone the extra mile to support their employees' physical and mental health in the workplace, they may also have supported local sporting provision providing funding, venues or attending events.

This award shines a light on those supporting others with their physiological health, mental wellbeing, health management or any of the wider outcomes supported by physical activity and sport, emphasising the vital role that being physically active plays in supporting health outcomes.

Nominations are encouraged from organisations, projects and individuals.

This award is given to a volunteer who has given up their free time to support and promote their local greenspace.

This award recognises an individual with an outstanding contribution to volunteering in greenspace. Nominees could have volunteered over a long period of time, or may have gone above and beyond to make an outstanding contribution.

Describe what the individual has achieved through their volunteering and the difference they have made, plus any personal qualities and attributes that they bring to the role, giving examples.

This award is given to a group that has gone above and beyond within their community to support others.

This award recognises the joint efforts of volunteers. The team might demonstrate strength, commitment, passion, or creativity in successfully achieving their goals, and will have made a significant difference in the community.

Describe what the group has achieved through their collective volunteering and the difference they have made, giving examples.