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Awards
The canoe club awards a number of trophies on an annual basis to paddlers and members who have demonstrated exceptional levels of performance or shown a high level of commitment and dedication to the sport and the club.
Commodore’s Award
This award is given annually to a member, or members, who make a significant contribution to the club, either through sporting achievement or through important contribution within the club. It is the personal award of the Commodore.
2025 - The King Family, Gareth, Anna & Isabella
2015 – Marcus Gohar
2014 – Will Abson
2013 – Stefan Dums
2012 – Sean Martin
2011 – Hazel Greasby / Colin Greasby
2010 – Tim Middlehurst
2009 – Trevor Wetherall
2008 – Ulrick Lorentzen
2007 – Alexis Gohar
2006 – Graham Stonehouse
2005 – Alison Staite
2004 – Tim Joiner
2003 – Peter Barnes
2002 – Craig Haupt
2001 – Pippa Kelley / Elizabeth Greasby
2000 – Mark Pearce
1999 – Tricia Davey
1998 – Valerie Smith
1997 – Sarah Jenson
1996 – Peter Barnes
1995 – Hazel Greasby
1994 – Gary Mawer
1993 – Gloria Jenson
1992 – Maria Blumenthal / Sandra Troop
1991 – Patrick Holmes / Marcus Gohar
1990 – Gary Hall
1989 – Nicki Davey
1988 – Not awarded
1987 – Frances Wetherall
1986 – Mick Fegent
1985 – Tim Gould
1984 – Wendy Pereira / Tony Waszkiewicz
1983 – Paul Wells / Trevor Wetherall
1982 – John Dawson
1981 – Frances Wetherall
1980 – Roland Lucas
1979 – Ron Dawson
1978 – Not awarded
1977 – Bill Taylor / Brian Greenaway
1976 – Trevor Wetherall / Bob Grimes
1975 – Dave Cutlack
1974 – Elsie Fegent / Peggy Collett
1973 – Peter Lawler
1972 – Frank Luzmore
1971 – Di Lawler
1970 – Doug Parnham / Robin Avery
1969 – Robin Woolford
1968 – Roland Lawler
Community Spirit Award
This award is in memory of Jason Metcalf, given annually to a member, or members, it celebrates those who strengthens the club community through generosity, encouragement, and involvement.
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2025 - Steve Baker & Tony Waszkiewicz
Alexis Gohar Award
This award is given annually to the senior or junior who have shown, inspiration, commitment, dedication and who has overcome obstacles to achieve in their own right..
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2025 - Heather Cox
Junior Outstanding Achievement
This award is given annually to the junior who has achieved success at the highest levels..
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2025 - Alex Worgan, Silver, K2, Hungary ICF Canoe Marathon World Championships
Senior Outstanding Achievement
This award is given annually to the senior who has achieved success at the highest levels..
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2025 - Katie Brookes, GB National Selection for World Championships
Most Improved Junior
This award is given annually to the junior who has shown, inspiration, commitment, dedication in improving their paddling
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2025 - Oly Peare & Bella Keane
Most Improved Senior
This award is given annually to the senior who has shown, inspiration, commitment, dedication in improving their paddling
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2025 - Jacob Ioras
Volunteer Award
This award is given annually to the member(s) who has gone the extra mile in volunteering their own time at the club over the past year
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2025 - Alex Flockhart & Mariana Revesz
