The awards and recognition section of the Rugby Canada website has been set up to recognize the accomplishments and the efforts of individuals within the organization and Canadian rugby community.
Rugby Canada Life Membership
The Rugby Canada Life Membership honours individuals who have brought significant positive recognition to Rugby Canada at the National or International level and / or has made an outstanding or extraordinary contribution to the growth and development of the game of Rugby in Canada.
On the second night of Rugby Canada's three-day 2013 Annual General Meeting, the First Annual Awards Dinner was held at the Westin Bear Mountain Hotel in Langford, BC.
Senior Men's Fifteens Player of the Year - Tyler Ardron
Senior Women's Fifteens Player of the Year - Maria Samson
Men's Sevens Player of the Year - John Moonlight
Women's Sevens Player of the Year - Jen Kish
U20 Men's Young Player of the Year - Lucas Hammond
U20 Women's Young Player of the Year - Bianca Farella
Senior Men's "Canadian Shield" Player of the Year - Hubert Buydens
Men's Coach of the Year - Chris Silverthorn
Women's Coach of the Year - Jen Ross
Match Official of the Year - Andrew McMaster
Volunteer of the Year - Dean Kittleson (Calgary, AB)