The Community Recognition Awards is Scottish Rugby’s annual domestic game awards programme, focusing on the on and off-field efforts of clubs and schools across Scotland over the course of the season. Here, we recap this year's winners and their region's unique celebrations - congratulations to our nominees and winners!
The Award winners from the East region were presented their award at the Scotland Women
TikTok Six Nations fixtures against England on Saturday 27 March, receiving a
personalised trophy and prize.
Community Club of the Season sponsored by Tennent’s: Haddington RFC Young Person’s Award: Robbie Greenan, Leith RFC Volunteer of the Season in Youth rugby: Adrian Graves, Stewart’s Melville College/Edinburgh North Vikings Volunteer of the Season in Schools rugby: Allison Whitson, Kelso High School Volunteer of the Season in Adult rugby sponsored by Tennent’s: Jamie Barclay, Lismore RFC Community Referee of the Season: Allana McLean, Edinburgh Referee Society
The Award winners from the East region were presented their award at the Scotland Women TikTok Six Nations fixtures against England on Saturday 27 March, receiving a personalised trophy and prize.
Community Club of the Season Award sponsored by Tennent’s: Bo’ness RFC Young Person’s Award: Ciera Campbell, Strathendrick RFC Volunteer of the Season in Youth rugby: Stefan Elertowicz, Strathmore RFC Volunteer of the Season in School rugby: Steven McCooey, Balfron High School Volunteer of the Season in Adult rugby sponsored by Tennent’s: Stuart Brown, Dunfermline RFC Community Referee of the Season: Dave McKervail, Midlands Rugby Referee Society
Click HERE to read about the Caledonia Midlands award winners.
Glasgow North
The Glasgow South award nominees and winner were invited to a ceremony held at Cottiers Hotel, with winners receiving a personalised trophy and prize. Glasgow Warriors Managing Director, Al Kellock was also in attendance at the event to deliver a speech to the 55 guests in attendance.
Community Club of the Season sponsored by Tennent’s: Cambuslang RFC Young Person’s Award: Mohammed Baig, St Pauls High School Volunteer of the Season in Youth rugby: Martin McCall, Cambuslang RFC Volunteer of the Season in School rugby: Jake Wilson, Coatbridge High School Volunteer of the Season in Adult rugby sponsored by Tennent’s: Tim Abrams, Glasgow Raptors Community Referee of the Season: Harry Richardson, Hamilton Bulls
Click HERE to read about the Glasgow North award winners.
Glasgow South
Each winner was presented their award at the Glasgow Warriors fixture against Zebre on Friday 1 April, receiving a personalised trophy and prize.
Community Club of the Season sponsored by Tennent’s: Annan RFC Young Person’s Award: Daryl Conway, Carrick RFC Volunteer of the Season in Youth rugby: Stuart Benzie & Billy McClean, Marr RFC Volunteer of the Season in Schools rugby: Clare Dooley, Springholm Primary Volunteer of the Season in Adult rugby sponsored by Tennent’s: Allan McMaster, Wigtownshire Community Referee of the Season: Greg Cameron, Kilmarnock RFC Adam Gray Memorial Award: John Low, Stewartry RFC
ClickHEREto read about the Glasgow South award winners.
Caledonia North
Over the course of week (beginning Monday 30 March), Scottish Rugby Regional Managers from Caledonia North surprised each winner at their local club or home address to present them with a personalised trophy and prize.
Videos of the surprise award presentations were then shared on the region’s Facebook group for its members to enjoy and celebrate in together.
Community Club of the Season sponsored by Tennent’s: Fraserburgh RFC Young Person’s Award: Isla Jack, Turriff RFC & Fraser McKenzie, Banff RFC Volunteer of the Season in Youth rugby: Stevie MacAleer, Lochaber RFC Volunteer of the Season in School rugby: Peter Hodgkinson, Inverness Royal Academy Volunteer of the Season in Adult rugby sponsored by Tennent’s: Jess Silcocks, Garioch RFC Community Referee of the Season: George Whitecross, Moray RFC
Click HERE to read about the Caledonia North award winners.