Huddersfield owner Ken Davy receives OBE as four rugby league figures honoured
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KEN Davy may be the man honoured for what he has done for rugby league and the communities it serves but he insists it is not about him. This OBE is also for his late wife Jennifer and all the volunteers that give up their time to help Huddersfield do their work.
![[Huddersfield owner Ken Davy insists his New Year's OBE is not all about him]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/AM20489.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
Giants owner Davy is one of four people from rugby league to receive honours in the King’s New Year’s list. From the moment he opened the envelope several weeks ago, he has beamed with nothing but pride while also succeeding in not telling any of his family.
![[Legendary touch judge Tony Martin has also received an OBE]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/AM31341.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
But to him, this is not just about one person, as he said: “My only sorrow is that my beloved wife Jennifer, who would’ve been so pleased as well, is not around to see it. “Of course, it’s an honour for both if us but it’s also an honour for the countless volunteers and hard-working unsung heroes who go out in all weathers to introduce their youngsters to rugby league.
“It’s tremendous for young people to be involved, it teaches them responsibility, teamwork, discipline. All the positive things that help you become a good citizen. “This couldn’t happen if all those volunteers didn’t go out in all weathers to help youngsters develop their involvement in their early years.
“It’s really all about them rather than myself or even the Huddersfield Giants. “But I’m pleased beyond words, I really am. When I opened the envelope, it was an absolute delight. I couldn’t have been more pleased.”. Davy is joined in the OBE ranks by legendary official Tony Martin, a leading touch judge when Super League kicked off in 1996 who maintained that status for 25 seasons.
