Kottayam: The selection process for Kerala's biggest sports awards has begun. The Malayala Manorama-Santa Monica Study Abroad Sports Awards will recognise and celebrate the achievements of outstanding sportspersons and sports clubs/academies from all across the state.
The initiative also intends to promote excellence among young prospects and motivate them to become the stars of tomorrow.
The six awards in two categories – the Manorama Sports Star 2022 and the Manorama Sports Club 2022 – will be determined through public voting, conducted jointly by Malayala Manorama daily, Manorama News TV, and Manoramaonline.
While the Manorama Sports Star 2022 will identify and honour the achievements of individuals, the Manorama Sports Club 2022 will acknowledge the efforts of clubs and academies that unearth latent talents and build their skills to help them grow into world-beaters.
Manorama Sports Star 2022
Six sportspersons will be shortlisted by an expert panel for the prestigious award, which will be open for online public voting. The SMS and online voting will be done in two phases. The guidelines for the voting process will be announced soon.
The sportsperson with maximum number of votes will receive the Manorama Sports Star 2022 award and a cash prize of Rs 3 lakh. The second and third prize winners will be awarded trophies and a cash prize of Rs 2 lakh and Rs 1 lakh respectively. (Tax Deducted at Source is applicable).
As many as 10 lucky persons who take part in the selection process will be given away Rs 10,000 each.
Manorama Sports Club 2022
Sports clubs and academies are eligible to submit entries for the prestigious award. Based on the information provided by clubs and academies, an expert panel appointed by Malayala Manorama will select six clubs as the winners of the first phase. The panel will visit each of the shortlisted clubs and assess their performance. Based on their past records and contributions to the sports industry during the period under review, the expert committee will select three winners in the category. The decision of the selection committee, comprising eminent persons from the field of sports, will be final.
The first-prize winner will be given away the Manorama Sports Club 2022 award and a cash prize of Rs 3 lakh. The second and third place winners will be awarded trophies and a purse of Rs 2 lakh and Rs 1 lakh respectively.
Terms and conditions
Sports clubs and academies in Kerala recognised by the state government or affiliated with any government organisations can submit entries along with their registration number.
Clubs or academies that are under direct control of central or state governments or those that function on government grants are not eligible to apply. In choosing the recipients for awards, regard will specifically be given to the nominees’ achievements in 2022.
How to apply
The application should contain all the vital information regarding the club/academy. Names of office-bearers and the registration number should be mentioned. The track record of the applicants, their contributions to the development of sports in the area of operation, conduct of events at local level, participation in non-sporting activities, and training programmes for youngsters conducted by them during the period will be taken into consideration. If the club/academy has produced district, state or national-level sportspersons, it can be mentioned. Photographs can also be included. There is no specific application form.
Entries should be sent to Sports Club Award, Sports Desk, PB No: 26, Malayala Manorama, KK Road, Kottayam, PIN: 686 001. Entries can also submitted via email @sportseditor@mm.co.in
The last date for filing the application is February 28, 2023. For clarifications, call 98460 61306 (between 10 am to 1 pm).
