Camp Hill stalwart Graham Scutt has been recognised for 75 years of service to the Shirley-based club with the award of a British Empire Medal in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
Scutt, 87, joined Camp Hill as an 11-year-old and has served the club in a number of capacities since then including his current post of fixtures secretary.
“I’m honoured to be recognised for my contribution to the game,” said Scutt.
“My relationship with Camp Hill has come very naturally to me and is something that has brought me a lot of joy.
“Continuing to play my part in the club keeps me mentally young, is great fun and I’ve been lucky enough to meet hundreds of friends over the years as a result.”
Scutt’s matchday duties include putting out flags, supplying oranges and tea for players, welcoming visiting referees and providing the social link after the games to help the officials socialise with the players and club members.
The British Empire Medal is the latest honour for Scutt who was awarded the Birmingham Evening Mail Sports Volunteer of The Year Award last September and a Torch Trophy Trust Award in March.
“Graham has devoted most of his free time for the benefit of others”, said Chris Ruff, fellow Camp Hill member.
“His involvement in the club has included just about every role that needs to be fulfilled for a rugby club – encouraging youngsters, doing all manners of organising and coaching, and just about any little, or big, task that presents itself. He is respected and admired by all who have had the privilege to come in contact with him and so is thoroughly deserving of this recognition.”