It was very satisfying to see a number of BVF members recognised by British Fencing for their services to our sport.
Silver Medals were awarded to :
- Brian Speight BEM: for enthusiastic and welcoming support of fencers and fencing in Dorset over half a century.
- Jim Pilkington: for decades of contribution supporting and organising fencing in Devon and the south-west of England.
Bronze medals went to:
- Malcolm Cawton: for voluntary coaching, mentoring and supporting Chilwell Blades Fencing Club, since founding it over 50 years ago.
- Jane Clayton: for contribution to Mallard Fencing Club, Kent County Union and the South East Region.
It was also great that Goblets for fencing performances were awarded to:
- Sheila Anderson: 2024 World Veteran Championship Gold in Cat B Individual Women’s Foil
- Georgina Usher: 2024 World Veteran Championship Gold in Cat A Individual Women’s Epee
Congratulations to our members and everyone else who received an honour this year. You are all incredible!