Congratulations go to Gary Nuttall, who received a prestigious British Cycling
Volunteer Recognition Award for his work as a Club Official at British Cycling's
Annual Awards Night at the Reebok Stadium, Bolton last Saturday. Unfortunately,
Gary wasn't present to receive his award, but below are extracts from the Awards
Night presentations, taken from British Cycling's website.
British Cycling asks each region to nominate a volunteer to
receive a Volunteer Recognition Award at the Annual Gala Dinner. There are four
categories for nominations: club coaches, club officials, event officials and
young people.
The Volunteer awards have become an integral and much
appreciated part of the evening. It's the sport's chance to thank the numerous
people who selflessly give up their time in a wide range of roles to ensure that
the sport happens. British Cycling's Rob Jefferies co-ordinates the volunteer
awards and he has put together five compilations, each dedicated to a branch of
volunteering, and each outlining some of the reasons why people have been
nominated for awards. It's a fascinating insight into the world of volunteering:
North West - Gary Nuttall, Astley & Tyldesley CSC - Mike Hack
writes:
"Gary became involved with the Astley & Tyldesley Club at the start of the
2001 season, when his son John joined the club. Two years later, Gary became a
qualified British Cycling Level 2 Club Coach and took over as the club's Track
Manager. Since then he has taken the club's junior training sessions every
Tuesday evening during the season and has also taken coaching sessions in
schools, working in conjunction with British Cycling's Regional Coach. Gary has
also single-handedly maintained the club's facilities over the past five years,
ensuring that the club has preserved its status as the North's Regional Cycle
Speedway Centre, at the Gin Pit venue. Gary, also serving as the Club Chairman,
undertakes some refereeing duties and is the Event Manager on match days at Gin
Pit.
Despite having had no involvement with cycling prior to 2001, Gary has
maintained his commitment to the club, even after his son ended his involvement
in cycling two years ago. Gary's expertise as a Health & Safety Officer enables
the club to be mindful of some of the wider issues facing the running of clubs
and events. Gary is looking forward to further developing the club's facilities
and junior riding strength in the years ahead."