The Rugby Football League is delighted to announce the shortlist for the 2024 Community Volunteer Awards.
The awards were introduced earlier this year and will recognise the dedication and impressive contributions of eight volunteers from across the game.
Members of the RFL Community Board will now go away and cast their votes on who should win each category. The winners will then be presented with their awards at club events across the Autumn with all awards announced at the end of October.
RFL Director of Development, Marc Lovering, said: “I’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone who nominated a local volunteer for this year’s awards. We were inundated with some amazing stories across all eight categories which just proves how important volunteers are to Rugby League.
“A massive congratulations to everyone who has made the shortlist, and whilst only one person can win each category, you are all heroes in our eyes.”
Volunteer of the Year
Rob Ashton – Bedford Tigers
Phil Abbott – Bassetlaw Bulldogs
Shelly Wood – Rochdale Mayfield
Coach of the Year
Martin Ellis – Latchford Albion/England Community Lions
Colin Baker – London Broncos Ladies
Nathan Parker – Telford Raiders
Junior Coach of the Year
Paul Seager – Kells ARLFC
Trevor Penrose – Hull Wyke
Simon Moore & Rob Kershaw – Rochdale Mayfield
Grounds Person of the Year
Jason Greenwood Macdonald – Siddal ARLFC
David Newton – Egremont Rangers
Sean Marsh – Cockermouth Titans
Social Impact Volunteer of the Year
Nikki Johnson – Hull Wyke
Anita Neil – Ashton Bears
Dianne Higgins – Barrow Island
Disability Volunteer of the Year
Matthew Jackson – Warrington Wolves
Carl Abraham – Rochdale Mayfield
Heather Robinson – Salford Red Devils
Women and Girls Volunteer of the Year
Jamie Trickett – Ashton Bears
Gemma Wells – Warrington Girls
Chris Froes – Halton Farnworth
Social Rugby League Volunteer of the Year
Louise Scarr – Barrow Raiders & Walney Cents
Rachael Croft – Golborne Parkside
Simon Robinshaw – Masters Rugby League
