Compiled by Louise Granahan.
Does you team have an awards ceremony? Do you recognize teammates who make special contributions to your team at an end of year dinner?
Here are some ideas for some serious and silly awards that you might want to hand out to say thank you to teammates and volunteers.
Most Spirited
Best fundraiser
Best Attitude
Best Practice Attendance Award
Energizer Bunny (Most Energy)
Best rookie
In Sync award
Most Heart for the Sport
Coach’s Award (good listening, shows a lot of passion)
Mountain Mover (gets things DONE!)
Most Versatile
Commitment to Excellence
Commitment to Service
Behind the Scenes Award (for a teammate who does a lot of the work that no one even realizes)
Teamwork Award
Best attitude
Most coachable
Socialite (best at organizing social gatherings)
Above & Beyond
Good Sport Award
Winning Spirit Award
Most Fun Paddler Award
Best Effort Award
Leadership Award
Role Model Award
Best Teammate Award
Communicator Award
Love of the Game Award
110% Award
Best Team Supporter Award
Best Cheerleader Award
Volunteer of the year
Most likely to splash the person behind
Most likely to cause a capsize
Most likely to be late to practice
Best potluck dish award
Newbie award
Commitment to Excellence Award
Determination Award
Most organized