Nominations open for BASC Honours and Awards 2026

The window is now open for you to nominate someone you think worthy of recognition as part of BASC’s Honours and Awards 2026.

Do you know someone in your network who devotes considerable time and effort to support shooting and conservation activities?

BASC is inviting nominations for its prestigious annual honours and awards, celebrating dedication, innovation and service within the shooting community.

The awards will be presented at The Game Fair 2026. There are ten categories, each highlighting different types of contributions:

• Honorary Vice President: Recognising individuals of exceptional integrity and long-term commitment to BASC’s goals.
• Honorary Life Membership: Awarded for more than 20 years of outstanding service to BASC and its members.
• The Prince Philip Distinguished Service Award: For significant national contributions to shooting and conservation.
• The Payne-Gallwey Long Service Award: Acknowledging more than 20 years of local service as a club officer or event volunteer.
• The Stanley Duncan Conservation Trophy: Honouring notable contributions to BASC’s conservation efforts within the past three years.
• The Ian Richardson Trophy: Awarded by BASC staff for a special contribution to the association.
• The Tim Sedgwick Trophy: For significant impact on BASC’s work in the past year.
• Special Presentation Award: For exceptional service benefiting BASC, open to BASC members and non-members.
• BASC Women in Shooting Award: Recognising women who inspire others and demonstrate outstanding commitment to fieldsports.
• Gamekeeper of the Year Award: Highlighting excellence in conservation, habitat management, and game rearing.

Nominations are open until 27 February 2026. Last year saw some outstanding individuals put forward by their shooting colleagues and friends, and we look forward to receiving many more worthy nominations for 2026.

For more details on all awards or to submit a nomination, visit our honours and awards page here. 

Alternatively, for any other enquiry regarding nominations or the awards generally, get in touch with us by email, here.