University Rugby Awards Open for Nominations
The University Rugby Awards 2020-21 are now open for nominations, to celebrate clubs’ and individuals’ outstanding contribution to the student game.
This season, to account for the extraordinary circumstances and the unique challenges posed for the sport, the Students’ RFU have introduced special awards.
The categories especially recognise the unsung heroes of student clubs, including those working in the background or in a supportive role, who significantly contributed to maintaining a rugby offer throughout this difficult season.
Two unique awards have also been created: the Pioneers of Rugby Award to recognise teams’ innovative approach to tackling challenges and maximising impact across the year, and the Tom Miller Award for Social Impact to recognise and support the legacy of the former Nottingham Trent player, who through his advocacy for the Oddballs charity raised awareness and significantly impacted both the university and wider rugby community/\
University Rugby Awards 2020-21 categories
Core Values Club: To celebrate a university club that has demonstrated an outstanding and consistent commitment to the values of the game.
Pioneers of Rugby 2020-21: To recognise the unique and innovative ways in which clubs have addressed the challenges and maximised their impact across the year.
University Staff Member (Unsung Hero): To celebrate the unsung members of university staff who through their role sustained the university game despite the limitations during the covid-19 pandemic.
Coach – special recognition award: To celebrate a coach or coaching team that has benefitted their members’ wellbeing and welfare, or has demonstrated innovative and creative approaches to the game during the covid-19 pandemic.
Student Leadership: To celebrate a university student or committee making an outstanding contribution to the game through their commitment and endeavours in leading through rugby in their university.
Student Volunteer of the year (Unsung Hero): To celebrate the unsung hero student volunteers who have made a significant contribution to the game through their volunteering.
Tom Miller Award for Social Impact: To recognise a club or student that has demonstrated considerable impact through charitable and awareness raising endeavours.
Vaughan Parry Williams Award for outstanding contribution to student rugby: To recognise someone who has changed the game through their outstanding contribution to university rugby.
For the full awards criteria and to submit nominations, please visit: University Rugby Awards.
