The Excellence in School Sport Awards
The Excellence in School Sport Awards recognises sporting excellence by ACT School Students. This award is the highest schools sporting award presented to ACT School Students. Recipients of this prestigious award will be invited to attend a presentation ceremony in November.
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| Excellence in School Sport Awards Nomination Form 2011 |  ms word |
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Nominations
Principals, sports coordinators, School Sport ACT, PSSA, SSSA or team officials may make nominations.
- Students sporting conduct needs to meet the principles outlined in the School Sport Australia Fair Play in School Sport Policy, specifically in relation to displaying appropriate qualities of sportsmanship.
- Sporting achievements in most instances would need to be at national, state or regional levels.
- Students must be enrolled at an ACT school.
- All nominations must carry the endorsement of the principal of the school attended.
- Sporting achievements are to be restricted to achievements in school sport teams and or events.
Background Information
The Excellence in School Sport Awards are presented in recognition of sporting excellence by ACT school students who have competed at a local, national or international level over the past 12 months. This award is the highest school sporting honour given to ACT school students and is presented by the ACT Minister for Education.
A maximum number of two females and two males in the primary, and two females and two males in the secondary sector are awarded each year. A maximum of two awards may be presented to acknowledge the achievements of a student with a disability each year. When making the decision, the panel also takes into consideration the students sporting conduct in the playing arena. Sportsmanship and fair play are regarded as integral components of the award.
Every student that is nominated for the Excellence in School Sport Awards receives a letter of recognition.
The awards were initiated in 1998 and they are already seen as a highlight on the school sporting calendar.
During the Awards Ceremony, recognition of students who have made Australian Teams is also made. These athletes have displayed their extremely high level of skill on a national stage and have been selected as one of the very best in their chosen sport.
Last updated on: 21 November 2011