BASC AGM report
The BASC AGM saw the election of two new Council members and the awarding of four Honorary Life Memberships.
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Each year, BASC presents a number of honours and awards which reward those who go the extra mile for the good of shooting and conservation.
BASC members have the opportunity to nominate anyone who they think deserves recognition for their contribution to shooting and conservation for one of our annual honours and awards.
There are are a total of nine BASC honours and awards that people can be nominated for, which are as follows:
A lifetime award for individuals in the public arena 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 of time.
Awarded to individuals who have served BASC and the membership continuously for more than 20 years and have benefitted the membership, shooting and/or conservation by their outstanding achievements.
Presented 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 more than half a century.
Awarded for 20 years or more of local service as an officer of a club or syndicate, or for long-term volunteering.
Presented by the 7th Earl of Leicester to a club, syndicate, group of members, or an individual member who 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 has made a special contribution to the association.
Presented annually to a person who has made a notable contribution to the fortunes of BASC in the preceding 12 months.
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 over the previous year.
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.
Regarding the honours and awards, David Gervers, acting BASC England director, said: “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 encourage all members of the association to put forward their nominations for this year’s honours and awards.”
Click here for more information and to nominate someone for a BASC honour or award.
The BASC AGM saw the election of two new Council members and the awarding of four Honorary Life Memberships.
BASC is appealing for new members to its Northern Ireland Advisory Committee, which advises BASC staff and Council on all matters pertaining to shooting and conservation in Northern Ireland.
Two new members of BASC Council were elected at the association’s AGM on Saturday 20 May.
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