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The 2015 RFU President’s Awards
The President’s Awards will open for nominations on 3rd November 2014, and anyone will
be able to make an online nomination at England Rugby from that date. The
overarching theme is to identify and reward outstanding teams of volunteers, although
nominees for Category 7 – the President’s Choice, ‘Beyond Rugby’ can be an individual or a
group. Categories 1 - 6 embrace the key areas which together contribute to a successful,
vibrant club and help to deliver opportunities in all areas of the game.
The categories are:
1. PLAYER RECRUITMENT
The team of volunteers receiving this award will have worked creatively to recruit new
players from different backgrounds.
2. PLAYER RETENTION
This team of volunteers will have used all formats to keep players enjoying rugby.
3. PEOPLE POWER
This will be an exceptional group of volunteers using innovative ways to recruit, retain and
recognise coaches, referees and volunteers.
4. CLUB MANAGEMENT
The winners of this award will be a volunteer team using effective and efficient club
management and development, modernising the running of their club.
5. BETTER FACILITIES
These volunteers will have developed fantastic facilities to transform their club environment
for everyone who visits.
6. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
The winning team will have forged links with schools, colleges, universities, businesses,
community groups and people that traditionally have had little contact with the game.
7. PRESIDENT’S CATEGORY - ‘Beyond Rugby ‘
This award will go to the person or people who have used the game as a vehicle for social
change. The winner or winners will have used rugby to transform lives or communities.
For help or advice on writing a application please contact jerrystone7@btopenworld.com
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