These awards are to encourage each player that their contribution to their team is not based solely on their match-day performance, but their overall conduct as a member of the team, and their level of commitment each week.  They are awarded to players in competitive teams only (Under 11 and older)

Best and Fairest Award

At the end of each season, each coach will select one player from their team to receive a Best & Fairest Award. The award is given is given for overall performance and contribution to the team throughout the year.
Criteria:

• Performed the best and given their all for the team, taking into account the following factors:
  
• Playing contribution to the team (i.e. a ‘for the team’ and not an individual playing contributor to the team) • Commitment and effort to the team
  
• Social contributor to the team (i.e. a good team person)
  
• A player that regularly attends training and weekly games
  
• Courteous to fellow team mates and officials
  
• Mindful of others players’ needs
  
• A player that shows keen interest in advancing their Netball skills
  
• A player that shows commitment and genuine interest in the game
  
• Shows good sportsmanship by accepting umpires decisions at weekly games and coaches decision in position placements each week

Most Improved Award

At the end of the season each coach will select one player from their team to receive a Most Improved Award. The winner will have increased the impact they have on the team in a positive way from the beginning to the end of the season. This is done by improving the overall skill level of play but other factors, such as attitude towards teammates, coaches and umpires are also taken into account.
Criteria:
Greatest improvement over the season, taking into account the following factors:

• Improvement in playing performance over the season (in terms of skill and ‘for the team’ factors)
  
• Commitment and effort at training and games • Willingness to listen and learn at training and games
  
• General team behaviour and improvement (i.e. relating to others in the team, coach and officials)
  
• A player that shows keen interest in advancing their Netball skills
  
• A player that shows commitment and genuine interest in the game
  
• Shows good sportsmanship by accepting umpires decisions at weekly games and coaches decision in position placements each week

These awards are at the sole discretion of the team coach, however the coach may seek advice from others within the club.