Katie Gordon, Organizer and Treasurer of Prince George’s 1697s Rugby, has been named as one of six recipients of the 2023 Women in Leadership Fund. 

From Rugby Canada

In the third year of the program, the 2023 edition of the fund will award six recipients from rugby club executive committees and provincial boards across the country funding of up to $2000 to pursue development opportunities that will enhance their ability to lead from within our sport. It is the goal of the program to provide a strong and diverse leadership base in Canada.

“This year, we’ve seen an increased interest in the program, more questions, more discussions, leading to more applications. It is clear there is a need for the fund and the amount of interest may help us expand the fund in the future. There is no shortage of committed, quality volunteers in our system, and every year it becomes more challenging to select only a handful to support through this fund. The true measure of success of this program that I hope for will be how those selected can continue to raise up other diverse voices around them.” Jackie Tittley, Training and Education Manager with Rugby Canada

All six recipients were required to submit an application that included a high-level summary of their background in rugby and a personal impact statement on their leadership aspirations. Also required was a development plan outlining the activities, courses or programs each applicant planned to attend along with a letter of endorsement from their provincial union’s Executive Director, CEO, President of the Board or the President of their club.