30/05/2026
Nominations are now open for The Bob Thornton Award & The Bob Thornton Youth Award for the 2025/26 season.
These awards, presented for the first time in 2024, have been named after Bob who has selflessly been there for Catterick Village JFC for almost 4 decades, and will be presented annually to the volunteers within the club that you feel deserve rewarding for all that they do for CVJFC, using the following criteria as a guideline towards your nomination:
** New or Existing volunteer that has made a positive impact within the club - This could be a coach, referee, admin or parent helper
** Selfless with the time they give up regularly to help inspire and encourage others to take part within the club
** Someone who continually provides a positive and safe environment for members of their squad and club
** Helps the club to continue having a positive reputation in both our local community and the leagues that we compete in
** Implemented a new/improved way for the club to offer more inclusion regardless of age, ability, gender
** Continually encourages throughout the club for other volunteers to come onboard - coaching, referee, admin role, committee role,
** Continually makes a positive impact on the lives of the young members within the club through positivity, continued self learning, motivation and behaviour
** Ensures that they keep their required FA qualifications in date where applicable, whilst enrolling in other learning opportunities, to continue providing a safe environment for those playing within the club
** Uses football to inspire positive change for children and adults within the club and community
Please take a few minutes and complete the online form (link below) to nominate your volunteer for this Club Award. Your nominations will be gratefully received and all nominees will be acknowledged prior to the winner being announced at our Presentation Day on Saturday 13th June 2026.
We thank Bob for allowing us to introduce this award in his name and for the help in choosing the style of trophy and the criteria guidelines as we look forward to seeing him present the award again this year.
And remember, our volunteers donโt get paid. This isnโt because they are worthless.
It is because they are PRICELESS!!!!!
Link to nomination form here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpsr17VYros2-GBWZUMRVcTxuzPobm08l_G_QuPDtLQkqDuQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=108049826860836941481