RFL Vol Awards

The Rugby Football Leagues Volunteer Awards 2008

In order to acknowledge the hard work and support that people give, unpaid, to the sport of Rugby League, the RFL will once again recognise and reward their effort through it¡¦s Volunteer Awards Scheme. There are six categories of award and all winners (plus a guest) will be treated to corporate hospitality at the 2008 Challenge Cup Final on Saturday 30th August.
 
Each Service Area is responsible for promoting the awards within their area and will also select the winners. All winners will receive a trophy and the local Professional clubs will be encouraged to provide hospitality and promotion of the winners at a relevant match.
 
The winners from each Service Area will go forward to the National Awards in the relevant category.
 
To nominate someone who you feel deserves to be recognised in this way for their continued efforts, please complete a nomination form available in the Community Game section on the RFL website. You may select more than one category for one person and they will be considered for each category selected. Unfortunately, you cannot nominate yourself!
 
The six categories are:

  • ¡§Young Volunteer of the Year¡¨ - (under 25 as at 1st July 2008) ¡V they are reliable, trust-worthy and have made a valuable contribution to your club.
  • "Volunteer of the Year" - who makes an outstanding contribution to the running of the club, League, Service Area, school or any other means.
  • "Volunteer Coordinator of the Year¡¨ - person who recruits and coordinates other volunteers within the club and local community.
  • ¡§New Volunteer of the Year¡¨ - Someone who has become a volunteer in the past year and made an immediate impact.ƒn
  • ¡§Coach of the Year¡¨ - a coach who shown commitment to coaching and player development (Winners for the National awards will be selected by a panel comprising of Tony Smith, Coaching Manager, Club and Coach Development Managers)
  • "Outstanding Achievement" - to recognise an extraordinary contribution to volunteering in Rugby League (Nominations from the SA Award Winners plus Community Board Nominations)

There will also be one award this year for ¡§International Volunteer of the Year¡¨ ¡V a volunteer who has given a valuable contribution to the development of International Rugby league. This will be selected by Kevin Rudd (Rugby League European Federation Development Officer) and presented at the 2008 challenge Cup Final.
 
All entries must be completed and received by 28th March 2008. Winners will be notified by post.
 
For further information please contact Helen Davies, National Volunteer Administrative Assistant on 01484 544131 or email volunteering@rfl.uk.com