David joined GB Wheelchair Rugby in 2009 and transformed the sport into a professional national governing body. Under his leadership, Great Britain secured gold during the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics – the first gold medal for Great Britain in a team sport in the history of the Games.
David has also worked closely with colleagues from the University’s Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport.
"It was an incredible surprise and a joy and a sense of how generous of someone to take the time and trouble to make a nomination,” he said.
“It's an honour not just for me but for all the volunteers, colleagues and board members who over the years have been part of the journey to create this fantastic opportunity for disabled people in Britain.
“It's now part of the Invictus Games and we have developed the game to be even more inclusive. You can play at club level or you can aspirations of playing for your country. It has helped normalise disabilities so people realise that we are all the same and that's great."