Recognising the work of volunteers at Club and County
Bowls England has introduced the Certificate of Merit to recognise the work of volunteers to support the sport at Club and County level – from Secretaries and Treasurers to Green Keepers and Umpires.
The Bowls England Certificate of Merit will be presented to individuals that are deemed to have provided outstanding service to the sport at club and county level in England.
The award 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.
Tony Allcock MBE, Bowls England Chief Executive, said: “Bowls England has introduced the Certificate of Merit to recognise the work that Members do up and down the country to support the sport of bowls in our clubs and counties.
“People should be nominated for their commitment to the sport of bowls over many years. This could include those who have held the position of secretary, treasurer or green keeper at their club or county for a considerable number of years. This is likely to be upwards of 25 years, but each nomination will be considered on its individual merit.
“Nominations could also include those who have been involved in coaching and/or umpiring over a similar period of time.”
Is your club considering improving its facilities? Bowls England offers interest-free Development Loans of up to £20,000 to Affiliated Clubs, which enables you to improve and develop your facilities for the benefit of your members and the sport as a whole.
The Bowls England Greens Maintenance Advisory Service offers practical assistance to clubs whose greens need attention in the quickest and simplest manner possible.
