At the AGM yesterday (Wednesday, 27th November), 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:
- Gold Award - given for outstanding contribution to the management/administration of the game at national and/or international level.
- Silver Award - given in recognition of long service and an outstanding contribution to the administration of the game of bridge
- Alan Shillitoe (Cambs & Hunts) (to be presented locally)
- Michael Byrne ((Manchester) (to be presented at the Junior Channel Trophy in December)
- Tony Russ (picture)
- Dimmie Fleming Award - recognising a long and valuable contribution to county bridge
- Irene Davies (Manchester) (to be presented locally), Jeff Smith (Lancashire) (picture), Darren Evetts (Warwickshire) (received locally), Trevor Thrower (Northamptonshire) (picture)
- Young Pair Award - given in recognition of outstanding play by a young pair during the year (2022/23)
- Thomas Bradkin (London) & Maks Blicharz (Surrey) (to be presented at The Surrey Schools Cup in February 2025)
- Young Player Award - given in recognition of outstanding play during the year (2022/23)
- Jamie Fegarty (Cambs & Hunts) (to be presented locally)
- Alec Salisbury Award - is given in by EBED recognition of a schoolteacher who has made a significant contribution to Youth Bridge
- Stuart Haring (Haberdashers Askes Boys School, Elstree, Hertfordshire) (presented locally)
- Tom Bradley Award for services to Education, this award from EBED recognizes those who have made a significant contribution to Youth Bridge
- Sue Johnson (London) (presented locally)
Congratulations to all recipients, and we thank them for their contribution.
November 28, 2024