Dragons RFC is delighted to launch the inaugural Dragons Community Awards as we celebrate achievements within our community programme and within rugby across clubs, schools and organisations across Gwent.
The new awards will celebrate community success stories both in our provisions but also across Gwent as we recognise the clubs, schools, coaches and volunteers who make such a difference and support our sport’s growth.
The first ever Dragons Community Awards evening will be held at Rodney Parade on Thursday, May 7.
Nominations are open as we look to recognise excellence, commitment, and impact in community rugby and social inclusion initiatives.
Mike Sage, Head of Community at Dragons RFC, said: “We’re delighted to announce we will host the first-ever Dragons Community Awards at Rodney Parade in May.
“It will be a special evening as we recognise and celebrate key individuals and organisations who interact with our Family of Provisions every year alongside the outstanding work going on in our wider community across the region.
“We are opening nominations up to the public in four key categories as we look to celebrate those individuals and clubs who make a difference to our game.
“Tickets are on sale now for the evening and we look forward to welcoming nominees, guests, partners and supporters to what we are sure will become a key night in our rugby calendar.”
Awards on the night include:
Dragons RFC Volunteer of the Year: This award recognises the outstanding contribution of a volunteer within our range of community provisions.
Community Volunteer of the Year (sponsored by Vishay): This award recognises the outstanding contribution of a volunteer who have transformed lives though grassroots efforts at a club or organisation in Gwent.
Community Eco Club of the Year: We recognise a club within Gwent who have put sustainability at the forefront of work and are determined to be environmentally friendly and raise eco-awareness.
Community Player of the Year: Inclusion provision: An award for the player who has made the most impact across our range of community provisions.
Phil James Memorial Award: To acknowledge someone who has been inspirational throughout their community and embodies the values of the club or school they represent.
Community Partnership of the Year: Celebrating our key partners and highlighting the partnership that has made a significant difference over the last season.
Community ‘Moment’ of the Year: From grassroots projects to club milestones and memorable occasions or achievements. What is your wow moment over the last 12 months?
Lifetime Achievement/Special Recognition Award: To celebrate an individual who has shown outstanding commitment and dedication to grassroots rugby over a significant period of time.
Open to nominations form any club, organisation, charity or school. We are now inviting people across our region to make nominations in the following categories:
- Community Volunteer of the Year - Sponsored by Vishay
- Community Eco Club of the Year
- Community ‘Moment’ of the Year
- Lifetime Achievement / Special Recognition Award
You can send your nominations by CLICKING HERE
Nominations must be received by Tuesday, April 7 and the shortlisted entries will be notified by the end of that week.
All entries shortlisted for an award will receive an invitation to the awards ceremony at Rodney Parade in May.
Tickets for the awards night are on sale now priced at £60 per person plus VAT or £600 plus VAT for a table of ten (to include two special guests).
To book tickets CLICK HERE
For more information on the Dragons Community Awards 2026 email mike.sage@dragonsrfc.wales or call 01633 670690.
It will be a special evening as we recognise and celebrate key individuals and organisations who interact with our Family of Provisions every year alongside the outstanding work going on in our wider community across the region...
