Kottayam: The selection process for the Manorama Sports Club Award 2022, instituted by Malayala Manorama in association with Santa Monica Study Abroad, got off the ground on Thursday. With a total prize money of Rs 6 lakh, the Manorama Sports Club Award intends to honour the contributions of clubs and academies to the state's sports sector during 2022.
The first-prize winner will be given away the Manorama Sports Club Award 2022 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.
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. In choosing the recipients for awards, regard will specifically be given to the nominees’ achievements in 2022.
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.
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.
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 1pm).
Previous winners
2017
1. Volley Friends Sports Centre Payambra, Kozhikode
2. Malabar Sports Academy, Pulloorampara, Kozhikode
3. Sports and Games Welfare Association, Thodupuzha
2018
1. Olympic Athletic Club, Palakkad
2. Moolad Brothers Club, Kozhikode
3. Malabar Sports Academy, Pulloorampara, Kozhikode
2019
1. Pattern Sports and Arts Society, Karanthoor, Kozhikode
2. Future Football Academy, Eloor, Ernakulam
3. Dolphin Club, Pirappancode, Thiruvananthapuram
2020-21
1. Young Men's Association, Thiruvallam, Thiruvananthapuram
2. Parappur Football Club, Thrissur
3. Challengers Sports Club, Edathanattukara, Palakkad
