Bowls England has agreed a new-look award process for its highly-prestigious Certificate of Merit.
The Certificate of Merit was introduced to recognise the work of volunteers who support the sport at club and county level. It is presented annually to individuals who are deemed to have provided outstanding service to the sport of outdoor bowls at club and county level in England.
The revised method of nomination and assessment will enable applications from a greater cross-section of Bowls England’s membership.
Tony Allcock MBE, Bowls England Chief Executive, said: “It was generally felt that the previous system of nomination and marking was inflexible and, as such, may prohibit applications from many members who deserved to be considered for the award. The Review Panel’s decision to combine an easier-to-use form with the greater flexibility for the awarding panel should ensure that many more individuals may be considered for the award in recognition of their exceptional efforts at both club and county level, usually but not always over a sustained period of time. The Review Panel also encouraged County Associations to consider the introduction of a similar award that should be used to recognise the efforts of members within their area, for example those who have tended the green or acted in an administrative capacity for their club over a number of years.”
The Certificate of Merit is open to anyone who is involved with a club, county, organisation or association affiliated to Bowls England, except for those who have already received Life Membership or Honorary Membership of Bowls England.
The closing date for nominations is 31st August annually.
The revised method of nomination and assessment will enable applications from a greater cross-section of Bowls England’s membership.
Tony Allcock MBE, Bowls England Chief Executive, said: “It was generally felt that the previous system of nomination and marking was inflexible and, as such, may prohibit applications from many members who deserved to be considered for the award. The Review Panel’s decision to combine an easier-to-use form with the greater flexibility for the awarding panel should ensure that many more individuals may be considered for the award in recognition of their exceptional efforts at both club and county level, usually but not always over a sustained period of time. The Review Panel also encouraged County Associations to consider the introduction of a similar award that should be used to recognise the efforts of members within their area, for example those who have tended the green or acted in an administrative capacity for their club over a number of years.”
The Certificate of Merit is open to anyone who is involved with a club, county, organisation or association affiliated to Bowls England, except for those who have already received Life Membership or Honorary Membership of Bowls England.
The closing date for nominations is 31st August annually.