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Do you know someone who deserves recognition for their contribution to shooting? BASC’s honours and awards are a great opportunity to celebrate those who go the extra mile.
The annual BASC honours and awards scheme gives every member the opportunity to nominate for an award someone who has made a noteworthy contribution to shooting and conservation.
For many years BASC has ensured that the hard work of passionate people, who strive to make a difference, is duly acknowledged. Whether the individuals in question have openly promoted our values on the public scene, or faithfully served BASC and the wider shooting community for a considerably long time, we think it is important to recognise and reward those who go the extra mile for the good of our sport.
We are now asking members of the association to put forward their nominations for this year’s honours and awards.
There are eight BASC honours and awards that people can be nominated for. Nominations are submitted to the Honours and Awards Committee which then makes recommendations to BASC Council based on the information provided. Depending on the award category, a list of names might then be put forward to the AGM for voting.
Nominations are submitted to the Honours and Awards Committee which makes recommendations to BASC Council, who then decide which go forward to the AGM.
Read our explanation of BASC’s honours and awards below:
A lifetime award for individuals of known integrity and stature on the public scene who have shown commitment to BASC and its objectives at a high level. Examples include ex-presidents, senior politicians and people who have served in public bodies, and distinguished professionals who have served publicly over an extended period and with special distinction in support of BASC. Appointment is confirmed by a vote at the AGM.
A lifetime award for those of known integrity and stature who have given prolonged and exceptional service in the eyes of fellow members. This award is for those who have served BASC and the membership over an extended period of time. The length of service must extend continuously for more than 20 years and be marked by significant achievements for the benefit of the membership, shooting or conservation. The award is confirmed by a vote at the AGM.
Awarded for a significant national contribution to BASC and/or shooting, with no time constraints. This is a new award inaugurated last year in memory of the late Duke of Edinburgh, BASC’s patron for many years. It may be presented for a single or short-term event that has provided exceptional benefit for BASC members, shooting sports or shooting-related conservation projects.
Awarded for 20 years or more of local service as an officer of a club/syndicate or for long-term volunteering. The continuous service and the time served are the criteria. This is another new award, which seeks to recognise club secretaries (or other officers of a club/syndicate) who have served continuously in post and whose commitment is worthy of praise.
Presented by the 7th Earl of Leicester to a club, syndicate, group of members, or an individual member who, in the opinion of BASC Council, has contributed most within the preceding three years to highlight BASC’s conservation work.
Awarded by BASC staff to an individual (not necessarily a member) who, in their opinion, has made a special contribution to the association.
Presented annually to an individual who, in the opinion of BASC Council, has contributed markedly to the fortunes of BASC in the preceding 12 months and who is not a member of Council or any advisory committee.
Presented to both members and non-members, recipients of these awards are nominated by BASC Council or staff in recognition of special service of any kind and length to the organisation or shooting as a whole.
Awarded by the BASC Ladies Shooting team, this award is presented to an individual who has contributed markedly to the promotion of women’s shooting in the preceding 12 months and who is not a member of Council or any advisory committee.