At the AGM yesterday (Wednesday), the EBU recognised various members' contributions to bridge in England. The meeting was held live in London for the first time since 2019. For award winners who were unable to attend, their awards have been posted out for presentations to be made locally at clubs.
Full details of all the award winners:
- Tony Priday Award - for an outstanding contribution to bridge and enhancing the game in all its aspects
- Given to “The Membership” for supporting the game, the EBU and each other during the COVID pandemic. (picture)
- Gold Award - given in recognition of a sustained and exceptional contribution to the Development, Administration and Management of all aspects of the game of Bridge
- Jerry Cope (to be presented locally)
- Heather Dhondy (picture)
- Silver Award - given in recognition of long service and an outstanding contribution to the administration of the game of bridge
- Anthony Golding (to be presented locally)
- Ron Millet (picture)
- Bronze Award - given in recognition of specific and significant service to English bridge at national level
- Frances Hinden (to be presented locally)
- Sarah Bell (to be presented locally)
- Dimmie Fleming Award - recognising a long and valuable contribution to county bridge
- Derek Marsh & Janet Marsh (Bedfordshire) (picture), Carol Ritzen (Devon) (to be presented locally), Sati McKenzie (London) (picture), Bernard Kaye (Merseyside & Cheshire) (picture), Trevor Hobson (Surrey) (picture)
- Young Pair Award - This year a special award has been given in recognition of outstanding contribution to Youth Bridge during 2021/22.
- Young Player Award
- Alec Salisbury Award - is given in by EBED recognition of a schoolteacher who has made a significant contribution to Youth Bridge
- Tom Bradley Award for services to Education, this award from EBED recognizes those who have made a significant contribution to Youth Bridge
- William Bourne (to be presented locally)
Congratulations to all recipients, and we thank them for their contribution.
December 1, 2022