George Jones, Q.C, is truly a passionate and dedicated Rugby volunteer, and encapsulates the visions of the Rugby Canada Foundation; providing for the development of Rugby and Rugby players, helping those who may not have a chance to success without help, growth of Rugby at all levels and aiding in the growth of the game at the grass-roots level from Coast to Coast.

George’s beliefs about volunteering and philanthropy are deep rooted, and in the creation of the award in his name were to be defined; his convictions could clearly be seen.    The award is to be offered country wide, reflecting both George’s travels across the country, and his belief that the Foundation is about serving Canadian Rugby, coast to coast. George’s insistence that his award is of benefit to the sport of Rugby will ensure that this award is given to a person with tremendous potential to positively influence the direction of our sport in the future. He believes that rugby is a great sport for all Canadians no matter where they are from or what their background is.

Being born and raised on the west coast, George has migrated from western to central to eastern Canada all the way back out to his current home, Victoria. Along this route he has made significant impacts in many communities and many Rugby clubs and programs. George has played his club Rugby for the Vancouver Trojans, the Ottawa Irish, the Ottawa Indians, the Ottawa Beavers, the Calgary Hornets, the Toronto Old Boys, the James Bay Athletic Association but retired from the sport playing for a club he co-founded, the Velox Valhallians. George played representative Rugby as well, featuring for Eastern Canada, the Vancouver Island Crimson Tide, and Quebec. Once his playing days were finished, George immediately moved into coaching and management, playing administrative rolls with, James Bay, Velox, Ottawa Timbermen, University of Victoria, and the Crimson Tide.