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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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