British Orienteering 2022 Club, Coach, Volunteering and Mapping Award Winners round up
17 April 2023
We would like to congratulate all the winners of the 2022 Volunteer and Mapping Awards.
British Orienteering set up these awards to recognise the efforts of our clubs and volunteers who work tirelessly to ensure that the orienteering is accessible to all, and once again we have received wonderful feedback from members through their nominations of both clubs and members.
Below are the winners:
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Volunteer of the Year Award |
Stephen Richards (South East Lancs Orienteering Club) |
|
Young Volunteer of the Year Award |
Dan Graves (Glasgow University Orienteering Club) |
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Peter Palmer Coach of the Year Award |
Roger Goddard (Forth Valley Orienteers) |
|
Continued Contribution to Orienteering Award (New to 2021) |
Ernie Williams (Leicestershire Orienteering Club) |
|
Silva Award for ‘field’ services to Orienteering |
Neville Myers (Yorkshire & Humberside Orienteering Association) |
|
Development & Innovation of the Year Award |
Oli Johnson & Dom Dakin (South Yorkshire Orienteers) |
|
Respect the Environment Award |
Susan Lambe (Lagan Valley Orienteers) |
|
Club of the Year Award |
Swansea Bay Orienteering Club |
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University Club of the Year Award |
Glasgow University Orienteering Club |
|
Silva Trophy (for the Best Professional map) |
Ben Mitchell (Swansea Bay Orienteering Club) for the map of Singleton Park |
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The Chichester Trophy (for the Best Amateur map) |
Simon Errington (Hertfordshire Orienteering Club) for the map of Ashridge South and East |
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The Walsh Trophy (for Best Sprint or Urban map) |
Simon Errington (Hertfordshire Orienteering Club) for the map of Welwyn Garden City |
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The Bonington Trophy (for Services to Mapping) |
David Olivant (Nottinghamshire Orienteering Club) |
We would also like to congratulate all nominees for the awards and thank all those who took the time to nominate their peers.
It has been wonderful to celebrate the achievements of clubs and volunteers from across the country. With their support and drive, orienteering continues to thrive as a sport, showcasing the importance of getting involved and supporting your club. A huge thanks to all who continue to making orienteering happen.
Thinking of becoming a volunteer?
If you have been inspired by our award winners and nominees, please consider volunteering with your local club. There are a range of roles that you can get involved in, just contact your relevant club and ask for more information on how you can contribute. Who knows, it might be your name featured in our annual awards next year!
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