Introduction:

The Donna Gyug Memorial Bursary was established in August 23, 2004 to recognize an Eastside Youth Soccer Association (EYSA) Under 18 female soccer player who is entering a post secondary institution to further her education.  The bursary was established by Unisource Canada Inc. in memory of Donna Gyug.
Donna was a long time member of EYSA and contributed to the organization in many ways.  Donna managed many of her children’s teams, coordinated EYSA’s bingo account, and was always willing to lend a helping hand.  She was always ready to do what was right for the players and supported their decisions wholeheartedly.  Donna was straight forward and to the point and you always knew what she was thinking, because she told you.
Donna unselfishly supported her family and her community.  You could find her at the school, the library, the Soccer Center or maybe a bingo.  What you wouldn’t find is Donna….sitting down.

Administrator:

• Eastside Youth Soccer Association (EYSA)
• Completed nomination forms should be mailed to:

Eastside Youth Soccer Association Awards
c/o EYSA Board
2417 Ewart Avenue
Saskatoon, SK S7J 1Y5

Value:

• $500
• Personal memento from UniSource
• Certificate from Eastside Youth Soccer Association Inc.
  

Who is Eligible:

• Any Eastside Youth Soccer Association (EYSA) U18 female soccer player who is registered and accepted at a post-secondary institution in Canada.
• Players who have played in EYSA for at least 4 years.
• U-18 players who play for teams in the SAS Adult league remain eligible.
• Eastside players who have played for other zones because there was no Eastside team will be considered on a case by case basis.
• Bursary will be awarded upon confirmation of registration by a post-secondary institution.

Nominations:

• Nominations must be submitted, in writing, to the EYSA board by the closing date on the website.
• Any member of EYSA may make nominations.
• A player may nominate herself.
• Nomination forms will be available on the website.
• Nominations will be reviewed by a Selection Committee made up of a representative of EYSA, Unisource Canada Inc., and the Gyug family or their designate.
  

Process:

• EYSA Board shall select one of their members to act as chair of the Selection Committee for the duration of the selection process.
• The chair shall direct the process to completion and report back to the board and ensure that the award winner is in attendance at the chosen presentation forum..
• UniSource shall organize the purchase and engraving of the memento and arrange for the monetary award.
  
• A date, time, and place that will accommodate the Selection Committee will be selected to review the nominations submitted.
• Committee members should strive to reach a consensus for final candidate selection.
• If consensus cannot be attained, then a secret ballot will be held and the candidate with the majority of votes will be the award winner for that year.
  

Selection:

Candidates will be selected based on the following criteria

• Community participation/service;
• Team spirit;
• Tenacity, hard work, and sense of humour; and
• Financial need may be considered but is not a defining factor.

Application Forms:

Candidates must submit the following:

• Completed application Form;
• Confirmation of post secondary registration and acceptance from the post-secondary institution;
• Supporting testimonials, if desired; and
• Financial need may be considered but is not a defining factor.

Presentation:

• The award will be presented to the recipient at a volunteer celebration, or other designated meeting, each year by a member of the Gyug family or their designate.
• The Selection Committee reserves the right not to give out the award.

Logistics:

• EYSA shall make the nomination papers available on the website.
• EYSA shall choose a chair for the Selection Committee in April.
• The Chair of the Selection Committee’s address shall be posted on the website in as the contact for this award nomination.
• A call for nominations should be made by EYSA at Outdoor registration and on the front page of the website in April/May of each year.
• A current address for the application forms must be posted on the front of the website in April/Mat of each year.
• An explanation of the award process and direction to the approved documentation should be included under the Donna Gyug Memorial Bursary on the general web site.
• All nominations must be postmark or email dated before the identified closing date of the year of nomination.
• EYSA shall designate their representative on the Selection Committee before the closing date of the award.
• The Selection Committee shall meet in shortly after the closing date to review and identify a winning candidate.
• Presentation of the award at a time and place identified by the EYSA Board.