Nominate Your
Jefferson’s Coach of the Year!
In celebration of National Coaches Day, we want to honor coaches who go above and beyond for their athletes and make a positive impact in our communities!
Select your location below to nominate your coach!
Select your Location
How it works
We are looking for a coach that has:
A proven track record of positive community engagement
A drive to go the extra mile for their athletes on and off the field
A dedication to the sport and athletes
Winner
All valid nominees and responses will be reviewed and winning coaches will be selected based on the the best match to the above criteria.
Award
Each Jefferson’s Coach of the Year will receive a $500 Jefferson’s gift card and have their name added to the Jefferson’s Coach of the Year plaque displayed in the restaurant.
FAQs
What sports count?
Coaches of any sport working with athletes of any age.
What is the timeline for nominations?
Nominations will open 10/04/2024 9 AM CST and close 10/20/2024 11:59 PM CST.
Can anyone nominate?
Yes! Anyone can nominate – parent, teacher, player etc. for the coach they think goes above and beyond!
How do I nominate?
Nominations can be found on each location’s page. Navigate to our locations page and find the location you are sending in a nomination for. From there head to their page and send in your nomination!
Is my Jefferson’s choosing a coach of the year?
Yes! All locations will choose a 2024 Jefferson’s Coach of the Year.
What will the Coach of the Year receive?
Each Jefferson’s Coach of the Year will receive a $500 gift card to Jefferson’s – this card has no cash value. They will also have their name engraved and added to the Jefferson’s coach of the year plaque displayed in the restaurant!
What is the distance requirement for coaches to be eligible for nomination?
Nominated coaches must coach within a 5 mile radius of the city the restaurant is located in.
Terms and Conditions
Eligibility
- The nomination process is open to members of the community and can submitted by anyone – parent, teacher, player, etc.
- Coaches nominated must be actively coaching in the local area/school district during the current year.
- Employees of Jefferson’s are not eligible for nomination.
- Coaches nominated must coach within a 5 mile radius of the city the restaurant is located in.
Nomination Period
- Nominations will be accepted from 10/04/2024 to 10/20/2024
- Any nominations submitted outside this period will not be considered.
How to nominate
- Nominations can be submitted via the nomination form on each locations’ page.
- Multiple nominations from the same participant for the same coach may result in disqualification.
- Multiple nominations for the same coach from different participants will be considered.
Criteria
Coaches will be evaluated based on their
- Proven record of positive community engagement
- Instances in which they went the extra mile for their athletes on or off the field
- Dedication to the sport and their athletes
Selection Process
- The selection panel will consider all valid nominations and make a selection based on the best matched criteria.
- The selected Coach of the Year will be notified by 11/04/2024 and will be publicly announced on social media 11/14/2024
Prize
The winner will receive
- A $500 Jefferson’s Gift Card
- Their name engraved on the Jefferson’s Coach of the Year plaque displayed at their location.
Publicity
By participating in this nomination process, participants agree to allow Jefferson’s to use their name, likeness, and any submitted materials (including nomination entries) for promotional purposes.
Disqualification
- Jefferson’s reserves the right to disqualify any nominations that are incomplete, inappropriate, or in violation of these terms and conditions.
- Jefferson’s also reserves the right to modify, suspend, or cancel the nomination process in the event of unforeseen circumstances.
Privacy
Personal information provided during the nomination process will be used solely for the purposed of selecting and contacting the Coach of the Year. Information will be handled in accordance with Jefferson’s privacy policy, which can be found here.