The Rugby Football League Community Awards nominees have been confirmed.
The Community Awards are a celebration of the outstanding work across all aspects of the Community Game - including everything from schools and Touch Rugby League, through to the Club game.
Each year, the ceremony takes place at Old Trafford ahead of the Betfred Super League Grand Final, with the Community Club of the Year and Volunteer of the Year amongst the big awards to be handed out ahead of Rugby League's showpiece event.
Follow @TheRFL on Twitter to find out all of the winners from 3pm tomorrow.
Club of the Year
Awarded to the Club which most demonstrates a positive and proactive attitude to growing the sport and developing their club.
The nominees are:
Cramlington Rockets
Hindley ARLFC
Saddleworth Rangers
Volunteer of the Year
Awarded to the volunteer who, through their outstanding contribution, ensures the smooth running of a club, and whose efforts make the game of Rugby League more enjoyable for others.
The nominees are:
Kathryn Reed
Steve Abel
Rob Butland
Childrens' Coach of the Year
Awarded to the coach (under 18s and below) whose efforts help junior players to develop good behaviour, skills and technique and who creates an friendly and fun environment in which young players can start and succeed in Rugby League.
The nominees are:
Jordan Robinson
Craig Fisher
Matty Walker
Coach of the Year
Awarded to the coach (Open Age) whose dedication has helped their club and players to develop and improve - their efforts making the game more enjoyable and helping players to be the best they can be.
The nominees are:
Ben Whicup
Richard Knight
Sean McHugh
Match Official of the Year
Recognises the Match Official (aged 18 and over) who has shown exceptional performance and commitment in the community game at both Open Age and Junior level.
The winner is:
Malcolm Holmes
Young Match Official of the Year
Recognises the young (aged 17 and under) Match Official who has shown exceptional performance and/or commitment, with exemplary dedication and effort which singles them out among officials.
The winner is:
Liam Rush
Groundsperson of the Year
Awarded to the unsung hero who looks after the pitch at the club - through their efforts, the players enjoy training and playing on a great surface.
The nominations are:
Terry Turner & Dennis Phillips
George Taylor
Sky Try Award
Recognises the Foundation member of staff or club volunteer who has gone the extra mile to support and celebrate the Sky Try campaign to grow the number of children and young people engaged in Rugby League.
The nominations are:
James Stephenson
Tommy Gallagher
Steve Leonard
Play Touch Rugby League Licensee of the Year
The Play Touch Rugby League Licensee who has shown commitment and innovation to ensure the growth of their PTRL site. This award can recognise year-on-year improvement.
The nominations are:
Darren Fisher
Tim Rumford
Lee Mitchell
Teacher of the Year
A teacher who has shown outstanding commitment to organising, coaching and playing opportunities for school children, going the extra mile to develop a culture of Rugby League within their school.
The winner is:
Kat Slater
School of the Year
A school that has performed above and beyond expectations both in on-field success and off-field development of Rugby League participation opportunities.
The winner is:
Castleford Academy
Boys' School Team of the Year
The Boys' school team who have performed above expectations in the 2016/17 academic year. This award can recognise year-on-year improvement.
The winner is:
Mirfield Free Grammar Year 9 Boys
Girls' School Team of the Year
The outstanding Girls' school team who have stood out in the 2016/17 academic year. This award can recognise year-on-year improvement.
The winner is:
St John Fisher Year 11 Girls
Outstanding Contribution to Schools Rugby League
An individual who has made a difference to the sport of Rugby League in school thanks to their outstanding commitment to organising and/or coaching throughout the course of the season.
Awarded to:
Ryan Lloyd
Rugby Football League Order of Merit
The Rugby Football League Order of Merit is awarded to those who have given distinguished and outstanding service to Community Rugby League for at least 10 years.
Awarded to:
David Lowe
Jack Strother
John Holdsworth
Jimmy Fallon
Services to Rugby League
The Rugby Football League services to Community Rugby League is awarded to a number of people each year who have undertaken a specific service for the sport of Rugby League over a number of years.
Awarded to:
Rob Ashton
Chris Wilson
