Coach Recognition Awards

Nominations for 2023 are now closed

If you would like to request information for next year’s awards,
please call 716-825-2857 ext. 238

Eligibility for Coaches Honor Roll Nominations

• Must currently coach a non-scholastic youth team with kids ages 12 & under.

  • Must serve in the following counties: Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans and Wyoming.

• The coach must be at least 21 years old.

• Recipients must receive at least 2 nominations.

Criteria for Coaches Honor Roll

• Youth Development Focused: The coach’s focus is on the overall development of the young athletes. The coach approaches their responsibility as creating a positive, player-focused environment.

• Sportsmanship: The coach promotes sportsmanship among their players, parents and volunteers.

• Leadership: The coach demonstrates leadership within their youth sports organization. The coach is humble, willing to sharpen their skills and involved in continuous learning.

• Integrity: The coach demonstrates morals and values that align with Project Play WNY and the mission to provide a more inclusive/supportive environment for the youth in the region.

Please take a moment to recognize your organization’s worthy coaches.

Project Play WNY will announce the recipients on October 6.

Eligibility for Dick Gallagher Lifetime Service Award

• Must be a non-scholastic youth sport coach or youth sport organization leader.

  • Must serve in the following counties: Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans and Wyoming.

• 10 years or more of coaching or leading a WNY youth sports organization.

Criteria for Dick Gallagher Lifetime Service Award

• Must submit a narrative essay with the nomination that addresses nominee’s adherence to the following principles:

  • Sportsmanship

  • Fairness

  • Honor

  • Integrity

  • Honesty

  • Respect

  • Determination

  • Enthusiasm

  • Sincerity

  • Caring