The awards are part of the Mitsubishi Motors Volunteer Recognition Programme which provides grassroots rugby clubs and the rugby community with opportunities to recognise and reward the volunteers who make up such an integral part of the game.

He has been involved with Burton RFC for many years; following his Father’s footsteps he played his rugby at Peel Croft. He is now a great advocate to try and ‘give-back’ what the game has given him through volunteering, ensuring that everyone gets touched by the rugby bug. The support he provides to Mini Junior has been constant, but he has come into his own with the ever growing Girls and Ladies section. The enthusiasm he shows is infectious; we just wish we could bottle it! He is usually the go to person for any player with a problem or issue.

Richard is one of a select group of rugby volunteers in the area who is invited to attend an awards event held at Brindley Mitsubishi, Cannock in June. At this event, one volunteer will be announced as a Volunteer of the Year finalist – earning them a place at the Mitsubishi Motors Volunteer of the Year Awards night at Twickenham Stadium on Friday 7 September 2018. Three overall winners will be announced on the evening and each one will receive a Mitsubishi car for a year as a thank you for their continued support of the game.

As well as the Mitsubishi Motors Volunteer of the Year Awards, the programme offers a number of opportunities to say thank you to the thousands of volunteers who give back to grassroots rugby, week in, week out. Find out more about how you can show your appreciation for a volunteer in your rugby community by visiting http://www.englandrugby.com/mitsubishivolunteers