Lawrence Dallaglio stars as the Alliance announces its Community Sport and Recreation Award winners

Lawrence Dallaglio OBE was the winner of the 2016 Arthur Bell Trophy, which is awarded to individuals or organisations that lead and champion sport for social good in the community, in recognition of his work through the Dallaglio Foundation and the charity’s RugbyWorks programme.

On hand to help present Dallaglio with his Award was incoming President of the RFU, Peter Baines and a third-year student from the RugbyWorks programme Gui Scodeler, who was able to give a first-hand account of the impact the programme has had on his life.

Michael de Giorgio, co-founder and Chief Executive of Greenhouse Sports and Alan Sommerville OBE, a former President and CEO of British Gymnastics, were presented Emeritus Awards. Emeritus Awards are presented to individuals who have given life-long or sustained service to sport in the community.

Michael was presented with the award for his sustained service to develop life skills for young people in some of London’s most disadvantaged communities through intensive sports programmes delivered by inspirational coaches. Alan was rewarded for his long-standing efforts at British Gymnastics to improve governance in the sport and raise its public profile.

The 2016 Community Sport and Recreation Award winners were also recognised at the event, with the winners announced as:

• Broomwood FC – Overall Winner sponsored by Perkins Slade
• Modernian Swimming Club – Youth Volunteering Award sponsored by GB Group
• Inspiring healthy lifestyles – Social Impact in the Community sponsored by Hiscox
• Notts County FC Football in the Community – Professional Club Community Programme of the Year Award sponsored by the PFA

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