Vernon Pugh Award for Distinguished Service

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Vernon Pugh Award for Distinguished Service
Awarded for	Outstanding service to their country and contribution to the International Game
Presented by	World Rugby
First awarded	2001
Currently held by	George Nijaradze (2023)

The Vernon Pugh Award for Distinguished Service, previously called the IRB Distinguished Service Award, is awarded by World Rugby at the World Rugby Awards. It has been awarded annually since 2001. It honours an individual, Union or group, male or female, who has given outstanding service to their country and contributed to the International Game in as many as possible of the following areas: Playing, Coaching, Management, Training, Administration, Media & Broadcast.