Friends, colleagues in the rugby, local, international, and business community, and family of Kevin Wirachowski recently established a new Canadian Rugby Foundation Award Fund to create a lasting legacy for the man variously known as “Lunk’, ‘Lunker’ and ‘Lunkster”.
The Kevin ‘Lunk’ Wirachowski Award Fund provides funding from its endowment for an annual award that furthers the broad objectives and purposes of Rugby Canada and the Canadian Rugby Foundation by assisting successful applicants with their post-secondary education, thereby helping to grow and develop rugby in Canada.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Kevin ‘Lunk’ Wirachowski Award, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Active Participation: Applicants must demonstrate active involvement in playing rugby and a
commitment to staying engaged in the sport. Applicant must be a current front-row player and actively engaged in developing their front-row skills - Gender and Age: Applicants must be students actively participating in rugby in Canada. The award is open to all genders. Applicants must be between 17 and 24 years of age.
- Academic Enrollment: Applicants must be enrolled in a full-time or part-time degree (graduate or undergraduate), diploma or certificate program at a Canadian university, college or trade school, and be in good academic standing. The school program should commence in the academic year for which the award is granted. Students starting their studies in the fall semester are eligible.
Selection Criteria:
The selection of the Kevin ‘Lunk’ Wirachowski Award recipient will be based on the following criteria:
- The extent to which the application, supporting letter and references demonstrate compliance with the eligibility criteria above.
- Contribution to the Rugby Community: Applicants should exhibit a recognized contribution to both the local community and the broader rugby community, showcasing their impact both on and off the field. Applicant must be in good standing with his or her School team, Club team, Provincial team, National Age-grade or senior team if applicable, and Community.
- Leadership: Demonstrated leadership on and off the field.
Further details on Lunk, the Award and Fund, and a link to make donations to the Fund are here:
