BHS recognises ‘unsung heroes’
Monday 24 November 2008
The British Horse Society showed its appreciation to the individuals and organisations who have supported the leading equestrian charity’s work - at an awards ceremony in London on Thursday 20th November.
The BHS presented 23 awards to individuals or organisations who have made an outstanding contribution to the BHS's work, at the event at Saddlers' Hall in the City of London.
The prestigious awards – presented by the Society’s President Desi Dillingham - highlighted the amazing work that goes on behind the scenes on behalf of Britain's horses and riders.
Patrick Print, Chairman and a Fellow of The British Horse Society, said: “These award winners are the unsung heroes of equestrianism – people who quietly and ceaselessly graft away for the good of all riders and drivers. Their achievements are immense and we thank them for all they have done."
The 2008 award winners are:
Mrs Sarah Bucks, Access Award
Mrs Sue Montilla, Access Award Cambridgeshire County Council, Access Award
The Forestry Commission East Anglia, Access Award
The BHS Scotland Committee, Chairman’s Commendation
Mr Tony Parker, Leo Harris Award
Mrs Vera Harrison, Leo Harris Award
Angelo Telatin BHSI, The Overseas Award
RAF Leuchars, Safety Award
Miss Sarah Bassett BHSI, The BHS Silver Stirrup
Mr Mike Kidd & Miss Chris Pollett, The BHS Silver Stirrup
Mr Eric Smiley FBHS, Trainers Award
Miss Jane Hemingway, Welfare Award
Mr Bryan Freemantle, Welfare Award
Mr Frank Armstrong, Welfare Award
Miss Alice Jaggard, Youth Award
Miss Melanie Scott, Elwyn Hartley-Edwards Award
Mrs Alison Harris, Award of Merit
Miss Grainne Sugars, Award of Merit
Mrs Sue Quarendon, Long Service Award, 30 Years
Mrs Cherry Elvin, Long Service Award, 30 Years
Mrs Jane Kerswell, Long Service Award, 25 Years
Mrs Juliet Worsley, Long Service Award, 30 Years
For further information and pictures, please contact: The Communications Department, The British Horse Society, 01926 707737 or communications@bhs.org.uk
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