Mitsubishi Motors Volunteer of the Year Award programme
England Rugby and Mitsubishi Motors UK have today launched the Mitsubishi Motors Volunteer of the Year Awards, forming an integral part of the Volunteer Recognition Programme.
The new programme provides opportunities to recognise and reward the volunteers who make up an integral part of the game. There is a selection of exclusive rewards available; from unbeatable match day hospitality to money-can’t-buy experiences, including watching the England team train.
Club members, players and supporters are now able to nominate a volunteer who has made a real difference in their community. Nominated volunteers will get the chance to attend one of 42 local events being held at Mitsubishi Motors Dealerships across England, where exclusive prizes will be awarded. One Volunteer of the Year finalist will be nominated from each of the 42 events and invited to attend the awards dinner at Twickenham stadium in September. The three overall winners will be announced and will receive a Mitsubishi vehicle for a year.
Lance Bradley, Managing Director of Mitsubishi Motors UK, said: “We are very proud to show our appreciation for the time and effort volunteers put in to making their clubs a home. From the kit washers to the line painters, the game we love wouldn’t be the same without them. We are thrilled to be creating more opportunities to thank them for all they do.”
Steve Grainger, Rugby Development Director, England Rugby, added: “Rugby union has a long and proud tradition of thanking the volunteers who give so much to the game. Encouraging these traditions at clubs and Constituent Bodies helps to maintain the ethos of the sport, which is why we are delighted to be launching the Mitsubishi Motors Volunteer Recognition Programme.
“We look forward to rewarding the many volunteers who are recognised through this programme and hope that it also inspires more people to become volunteers.”
The Volunteer Recognition Programme builds on Mitsubishi Motors partnership with England Rugby, supporting the game from grassroots level all the way up to the elite squad. As Official Performance Partner, Mitsubishi Motors will also be supporting the next generation of England players, as principal partner and front-of-shirt sponsor of the England U20s, U18s, and the elite player pathway.
Nominations for the Mitsubishi Motors Volunteer Awards are open until mid-day Monday 20th February 2017. To find out more information about the Mitsubishi Motors Volunteer Recognition Programme or to nominate a volunteer from your club, please visit: www.EnglandRugby.com/MitsubishiVolunteers
