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Barry Wood – ‘he is Bradford ARC’ – Lifetime Achievement winner
Barry Wood is the Yorkshire Region’s nomination for the Volunteer of the Year awards and was awarded the ARA Lifetime Achievement Award – a new category for 2008. “Barry isn’t just a member of Bradford ARC – he is Bradford […]
Read MoreRichard Bowsher – creator of a thriving recreational club
Richard Bowsher was nominated by Goring Gap Boat Club for the Volunteer of the Year 2008 awards because he has ‘transformed the outlook, attitude and approach of the membership through his hard work creating a thriving recreational club’. Here are some of […]
Read MoreBob Kemlo – SERR Volunteer of the Year 2008
The South East Region’s nomination for Volunteer of the Year 2008 is Bob Kemlo. Bob has been a member of the Regional Rowing Council in the past when he was a veteran commissioner for many years. Now Bob is concentrating his energies on […]
Read MoreAlastair Barr – Castle Dore’s valued Treasurer
Alastair has been an active and valuable volunteer both within his club, Castle Dore RC, and within the region. He has had many volunteer roles over the years, including WEARA President. Currently his regional roles are as treasurer both of […]
Read MoreJack Waterfall – acknowledgement for a prime organiser
Jack Waterfall of the Isle of Ely Rowing Club was the chief organiser of the Diamond 44 event in which the 1944 Boat Race was reenacted at Ely in 2004. In spite of having no rowing background himself, he subsequently […]
Read MoreAlex Pattinson (Tyne RC) – exceptional dedication and maturity
ARA Under -18 National Volunteer of the Year Alex has been an outstanding volunteer at Tyne Rowing Club. Having just turned 18, he has shown exceptional dedication and maturity in his involvement with the club. He has volunteered his time to […]
Read MoreGraham Henderson – unsung hero of Worcester RC
West Midlands Volunteer of the Year 2008 – Graham Henderson Graham is one of the unsung heroes of Worcester Rowing club. For almost 10 years he has helped other club members in anything they have tried to do, be it day-to-day […]
Read MoreGraeme Mark – an outstanding, dedicated sportsman
Northern Region’s Volunteer of the Year 2008 – Graeme Mark of Talkin Tarn ARC Graeme is the type of unassuming, enthusiastic and dedicated person that every sports club needs. He has been Captain of Talkin Tarn Amateur Rowing Club since […]
Read MoreJacky Silk – South East (Coast – Dover)
Jacky Silk, Club Welfare Officer, Treasurer and Club Secretary at Dover Rowing Club! And the South East Coast’s nomination for Volunteer of the Year. ‘Jacky has been club secretary for a number of years and brings to the club her work […]
Read MoreImogen Beedham – an exceptional young lady
ARA Under -18 National Volunteer of the Year Imogen Beedham (Beccles Rowing Club) ‘Midge’ is, without doubt, an exceptional young lady. She is 16 years of age, but has a very mature personality and has established a rapport with junior and […]
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