Newforge Taggers coach Sam McBurney was named as BBC Sport NI's Unsung Hero for 2013 on Wednesday night.
Sam, who also acts as a Club Community Rugby Officer for Malone RFC, was halied for his commitment and dedication towards giving young people with learning difficulties an opportunity to play rugby.
The Newforge Taggers club was established in September 2006 for those with learning disabilities and was the first club of its type in Ireland. There are now six clubs in Ulster with provision for those with learning disabilities.
Sam was one of the founder members of the club, which now has almost 50 members, and has been dedicated to those who otherwise may not have had an opportunity to get involved in sport.
Thomas Kane presented Sam with his award at Ravenhill on Wednesday evening live on BBC Newsline and labelled him a 'very worthy winner'.
