With this award, we want to honour a person who for many years has made a great effort for the sport.
The following guidelines apply to Ildsjelprisen:
– The award is given to a person who for many years has provided great voluntary effort for the sport in Stavanger
– The person may not be employed in a sports team or have other paid positions for his work in the sport
– The candidate may have made a special effort for the sports team over several years, or has demonstrated great eagerness and enthusiasm for the sport
– The prize is awarded on the basis of nominations from sports teams
– The nomination must contain a justification for why this person deserves the Ildsjelprisen, and must be signed by the manager or general manager
– The price is a gift cheque of kr. 25,000, and is handed out by the spokesman on New Year’s Day at Ledaal
– The nominated candidates are published before the jury makes a decision
The jury must consist of five people. Chairman of the Municipal Board of Culture and Sport (KKI) is the head of the jury. In addition, there must be two representatives from the Sports Council as well as two representatives from KKI.
Thor Dagfinn Flikkerud receives Ildsjelprisen from mayor Christine Sagen Helgø at Ledaal New Years Day. Photo: Jørn Nielsen, Idrettsrådet Stavanger
Former recipients of Ildsjelprisen:
2010: Arthur Abrahamsen – Stavanger Svømme Club
2011: Annebeth Tvedten – Stavanger Turnforening
2012: Harald Kambo – Stavanger Skytterlag
2013: Jan Inge Hegreberg – Stavanger Sykleklubb
2014: Arne Johnsen – Viking Håndballklubb
2015: May Brit Harestad Osaland – Tasta Turn
2016: Victor Øvregaard – IL Skjalg
2017: Kjell Sivertsen – Seiken Karateklubb
2018: Rolf Inge Sotland – Stavanger Fallskjermklubb
2019: Thor Dagfinn Flikkerud – Stavanger Sandnes Skøyteklubb
CLICK HERE TO NOMINATE A CANDIDATE
Application deadline:
30 November