 His year of awards started with LERFC Club Man of the Year, soon after he received a 'Service to Sport' award from Wilsthorpe School Long Eaton Closely followed by another 'Service to Sport' award presented by Erewash School Sports Association (ESSA).In July he received an invitation to meet the Prime Minister, David Cameron at a reception at No.10 to celebrate the work he has done to support the Armed Forces Community through rugby.