o This person has contributed to the development of young and/or senior players and has provided opportunities for all to take part in hockey o They may have achieved relative success with their team, and/or shown significant progress of their own personal coaching practice and development o Demonstrates a professional approach to their coaching practice and acts as an inspiring role model to all o This person could be coaching hockey at your club, delivering 4689 in schools or supporting hockey in the community setting

o This person makes a significant contribution and demonstrate a positive attitude with a high level of commitment to hockey in their local area as an umpire/official o This person may be an experienced umpire/official or may be starting their journey as an umpire/official (at school or at youth level) showing a keen interest in the umpiring pathway o Respected by players, coaches and other umpires/officials o This person may not necessarily umpire/officiate within the English Hockey League and/or international level o They have shown improvement in ability and performance over the year o They support and develop other umpires/officials

o A safe and quality club that provides opportunities across the 7-18-year-old age range o Shown significant involvement in the community and progression with school-club links o Embraces player-centred, development driven, and competition supported philosophy o May have seen significant growth in youth membership over the previous season o Provides appropriate pathways for volunteer, coach and umpire development

o A team who has demonstrated notable improvements in performance during the 2022/23 season

o Someone who has made a significant contribution to the running of Masters Hockey o Contributes to making sure Masters Hockey happens o This could be a team manager or coach, someone who volunteers their time to organise competitions

o Someone that has given up their time to help run hockey in their community, club, school, association or at an event o Contributes to making sure hockey happens o This could be someone who sits on a club committee, administers a league/competition, who transports players to games, provides match refreshments, washes the kit…the list can go on, and all in their spare time o Volunteers in the club or work that contributes to the club, school or community setting development o They are a positive role model that inspires and contributes towards the development of others o They have a continuously positive attitude towards personal development

o This person makes a significant contribution and demonstrate a positive attitude with a high level of commitment to inclusivity within hockey in their local area o This can be through any form of on-pitch or off-pitch commitment that enables increased accessibility throughout our sport

o Is a recognised Hockey Wales Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum Young Ambassador o Volunteers in the club or work that contributes to the club, school or community setting development o They are a positive role model who inspires and contributes towards the development of others o They have a continuously positive attitude towards personal development o Sponsored by Friends of Welsh Hockey

o Provides a quality and safe infrastructure o Develops and supports volunteers, coaches and umpires o May have seen a significant growth in membership over the previous season o Shows significant development in the club infrastructure.