Awards

TSA is proud to recognize members in 2 important award categories:

1. Legacy Award – The Legacy Award honors members that, through their commitment, service and dedication have made a lasting contribution to Thistle St. Andrews Curling Club regardless of their years of service. Refer to evaluation Criteria below. The Award winner’s name is added to the Legacy Award which is displayed in the club.
2. Honorary (Life) Member – This is a life membership that recognizes long term years of membership and contribution to the club. This award includes full membership privileges, locker and voting privileges. Refer to evaluation Criteria below.

The Honorary Member Award is designated in the by-laws. The Legacy Award is recent and was implemented as a recognition for a legacy contribution by someone that was not necessarily a long-term member.

Both Awards must be approved by the Board by simple majority vote.

More than 1 award may be awarded in each category annually as decided by the Board.

The Board may choose not to award a winner in any given year of either award.

Awards Selection Committee

The Awards Selection Committee will be chaired by the Past President or otherwise appointed by the Board.

The Awards Selection Committee Chair will recruit from 3-5 members from various demographics of the club.

The Awards Selection Committee may propose policy updates on this policy to the board.

Award Nomination Process

The Awards Selection Committee Chair will request Nominations via membership email each season. Call for nominations will also be posted in the Club and on the website.

The Awards Selection Committee will review and make decision on award winners by Feb 28 of the season.

The Chair will submit a report to the Board detailing the selection process and recommendations of the Awards Selection Committee and ask for approval of the recommendations.

Award Winners will be notified by the Awards Selection Committee Chair and awards presented at year end social event or AGM or another event as deemed appropriate.

Legacy Award – Evaluation Criteria

Nominations for the TSA Legacy Award will be considered in the following categories:

• Volunteer – member has performed volunteering duties that have set the bar for volunteers that follow and have left a lasting legacy on the club.
• Builder – member has initiated projects or programs that leave a lasting legacy on the club.
• Contribution to the Sport – member has contributed to the growth or promotion of curling that leaves a lasting legacy on the club.

Nominees must meet the following criteria:

• Nomination Form must be completed by a current member in good standing and must be co-signed by eight current TSA members.
• A member may only sign one award nomination form in a given season.
• Nominees may not be nominated by themselves.
• Award may be issued posthumously or to a past member that is no longer active.
• Nominee must have been a member of TSA Curling Club for at least 1 full season.
• Completed form must be submitted to the Award Selection Committee as instructed in the call for nominations.

Honorary (Life) Member Award – Evaluation Criteria

Nominations for the TSA Honorary (Life) Member Award will be considered for members that meet the following criteria:

• Long Time Member – member has been a member in good standing for 35 or more curling seasons.
• Member should be 75 Years of age or older, however younger candidates may be considered in extenuating circumstances.
• Contribution to the club will be considered.
• Award may be issued posthumously or to a past member that is no longer active.
• Nomination Form must be completed by a current member in good standing and must be co-signed by eight current TSA members.
• A member may only sign one award nomination form in a given season.
• Nominees may not be nominated by themselves.
• Completed form must be submitted to the Award Selection Committee as instructed in the call for nominations.

Other Awards

The Awards Selection Committee will also make members aware of the nomination process and deadlines for nominating members to the NB Curling Hall of Fame awards and the Provincial NBCA awards.

Any Questions?

Please contact awards@tsacurlingclub.com.

​Our curling facility gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Canadian Curling Association through its Curling Assistance Program.