The Diamond Award is given to players in recognition of excellence and success over a sustained period for England's international teams.
2016 winners
David Burn
David has represented England with distinction on a number of occasions. He has been a successful coach of England Teams for nearly thirty years. He coached Great Britain to the Bermuda Bowl silver medal (1987) and victory in the European championships (1991), has coached the highly successful England Women's team over recent years, and aided the Senior team in their victory in the 2014 European Championships. He has also acted as NPC for many Camrose teams.
David received his award at the 2015 AGM.
Sandra Landy
Sandra represented Great Britain with distinction for more than three decades winning five European Championships and two World Championships. She has also represented England successfully in both the Camrose and Lady Milne.
Sandra received her award from former EBU Chairman, Sally Bugden, at Patcham Bridge Club on Sunday January 3rd.
2015 winners
Nicola Smith
Nicola has been one of the top Women's players in the world since the 1970s and has won an unparalleled number of medals at World and European level in that time.
Nicola received her award at the 2015 Lederer Trophy event.
Tony Forrester
Tony has been one of our leading players in the open game since the early 1980s. He has won a silver medal in the Bermuda Bowl, a Gold Medal in the 1991 European Championships and recently a Bronze medal in the 2014 European Championship. He has also won the BGB Gold Cup more times than any other player and represented England successfully in the Camrose on many occasions.
Tony received his award at the 2015 Lederer Trophy event.