The Bill McLaren Foundation Volunteer Award 2025

The Bill McLaren Foundation is delighted to announce the creation of an annual award to recognise exceptional contributions by volunteers in the field of Scottish amateur rugby. This award is open to anyone involved in playing, coaching, administrating or behind the scenes support, and will include the presentation of a trophy and a monetary prize of £500 at our annual Voice of Rugby Dinner 2025.

This award has been created to celebrate any volunteer connected with rugby who exemplifies the principles and practices for which Bill McLaren was renowned; fairness and good sportsmanship, commitment and dedication, respect for teammates, opponents, and officials, and ongoing effort to continue development and progression in a team/club/organisation.

In line with Bill’s life as a player, supporter, coach/teacher, journalist and commentator, this award will be open to volunteers involved in amateur rugby in any capacity, and in any role.

Application Form

Nominations for the Volunteer Award will only be accepted via this application form and can be made by individuals, club representatives, or sporting bodies. Self-nominations will not be considered. Applications must be submitted by 31st January 2025.

The nominations will be judged by the Bill McLaren Foundation trustees, who might make further enquiries in relation to nominees. The winner will be announced at the Voice of Rugby Dinner, 7th March 2025, where the award will be presented.

Your information (Nominator)

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Volunteer/nominee information

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Application information

Criteria: This award is aimed at those making a significant contribution, to their rugby club, venue or community. 1. Has made a contribution to their club or community for several years. 2. Has encouraged people to play rugby by making it safe, welcoming and enjoyable. 3. Has shown excellent teamwork or leadership. 4. Has shown an open mind-set and a willingness to adapt as rugby has progressed. It is important to demonstrate that the nominee displays many of Bill McLaren's values. The individual's contributions can be in any capacity including within a club, community, school, university or park venue, and will likely have been largely in a voluntary capacity but may include some paid work. A real 'unsung hero'. Using the criteria above, please provide us with your nomination for The Bill McLaren Foundation Volunteer Award. Please try and include any relevant factual information about the nominee including numbers, stats and dates that might be relevant.

Terms and Conditions

Nominations for the The Bill McLaren Foundation Volunteer Award will be reviewed by a group of Trustees. They will collectively reach a decision on who should receive this year’s award, based on the information provided. The decision of the Trustees will be final.

Nominees must be volunteers who have made a significant contribution to sport demonstrating the criteria laid out in the application form.

Applications must be submitted by 31st January 2025.

Awards will be announced by the Chair at the Voice of Rugby Dinner, Friday 7th March 2025. Winners will be contacted in advance and given the opportunity to accept their award in person and offered three additional tickets for guests. Anyone who is unable to, or does not wish to, attend the event can still be a recipient.

All personal data will be handled in accordance with the Foundation’s Privacy Policy.

The Bill McLaren Foundation Volunteer Award 2025

Application Form

Terms and Conditions

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