As the 2024 rugby season draws to a close, Rugby Ontario is proud to recognize the individuals, teams, and volunteers who have contributed immensely to our rugby community. This year’s Annual Awards celebrate the players, coaches, match officials, and programs that have shown exceptional skill, dedication, and passion both on and off the field.

We are also excited to commemorate the inductees of the 2024 Rugby Ontario Hall of Fame, whose contributions have left an indelible mark on the sport we love.

2024 Rugby Ontario Annual Awards Recipients

Senior Female Provincial Player of the Year

  • Lizzie Gibson

Senior Male Provincial Player of the Year

  • Austin Allen

Junior Female Provincial Player of the Year

  • Amber Edgerton

Junior Male Provincial Player of the Year

  • Briar Barron

Senior Female Club Player of the Year

  • Natalie Armatage, Guelph RFC

Senior Male Club Player of the Year

  • Melvin Alexis, Peterborough Pagans RFC

Female Club Coach of the Year

  • Jessie-Ann Gibson, Guelph RFC

Male Club Coach of the Year

  • Damien Benedict, Toronto City Rugby Club

Junior Female Club Program of the Year

  • Belleville Bulldogs RFC

Junior Male Club Program of the Year

  • Toronto Nomads RFC

Minor Club Program of the Year

  • Georgian Bay Titans Rugby Club

Volunteer of the Year

  • Khalil Ajram, Aurora Barbarians RFC

Senior Match Official of the Year

  • Talal Chaudhry

Junior Match Official of the Year

  • Luca Iacovelli

A heartfelt congratulations to each of our award recipients. Your dedication to the game and your commitment to growing the sport in Ontario is truly inspiring!

2024 Rugby Ontario Hall of Fame & Awards Dinner

Mark your calendars for the 2024 Rugby Ontario Hall of Fame & Awards Banquet on Saturday, November 23rd at the Maple Banquet Hall in Mississauga, Ontario.

This highly anticipated event will bring together the rugby community for an evening of celebration, honouring both the annual award winners and the inductees of the 2024 Rugby Ontario Hall of Fame Class. This year, we proudly induct the following individuals and team for their outstanding contributions to the sport:

  • William “Bill” Webb (Builder)
  • Rose LaBrèche (Official)
  • Jerry Marriott (Builder)
  • Randy McKellar (Player)
  • Juli Brattan (Builder)
  • Irish Canadian Rugby Club Men’s 1st XV (1999-2008) (Team)

These Hall of Fame inductees have made significant, lasting impacts on the rugby community in Ontario and Canada. Their leadership, passion, and dedication to the sport are an inspiration to us all, and we look forward to celebrating their achievements.

Join Us in Celebrating Ontario Rugby’s Best

The 2024 Rugby Ontario Hall of Fame & Awards Dinner is a night not to be missed! It’s a special opportunity for our rugby community to come together, celebrate excellence, and honour the incredible achievements of the past year.

Event: 2024 Rugby Ontario Hall of Fame and Awards Dinner

Date: Saturday, November 23rd, 2024

Timing:  6pm doors open/6:30pm formal program start

Location: Maple Banquet Hall and Conference Centre – 1325 Eglinton Ave E, Mississauga, ON

Dress Code: Formal