At the AGM yesterday (Wednesday), the EBU recognised various members' contributions to bridge in England. The meeting was held live in London at the Royal National Hotel. For award winners who were unable to attend, their awards are presented locally.
Full details of all the award winners:
- Tony Priday Award - given in recognition of an outstanding contribution to the game of bridge at international, national and county level
- Silver Award - given in recognition of long service and an outstanding contribution to the administration of the game of bridge
- Gillian Fawcett (picture) (previously presented)
- Bronze Award - given in recognition of specific and significant service to English bridge at national level
- Clive Owen (to be presented locally)
- Dimmie Fleming Award - recognising a long and valuable contribution to county bridge
- Lesley Millet (Yorkshire) (picture), Jim Parker (Derbyshire) (picture) (presented locally), Ruth Edmondson (Devon) (to be presented locally), Fred Kissack (Isle of Man) (picture) (presented locally), Paul Cutler (Staffs & Shrops) (to be presented locally)
- Young Pair Award - given in recognition of outstanding play by a young pair during the year (2022/23)
- Tom Furness & Henry Rose (picture) (previously presented)
- Young Player Award - given in recognition of outstanding play during the year (2022/23)
- Imogen La Chapelle (picture) (previously presented)
- Alec Salisbury Award - is given in by EBED recognition of a schoolteacher who has made a significant contribution to Youth Bridge
- Tom Lyster (to be presented locally)
- Tom Bradley Award for services to Education, this award from EBED recognizes those who have made a significant contribution to Youth Bridge
- Chris Dawe (picture) (presented locally)
Congratulations to all recipients, and we thank them for their contribution.
November 30, 2023