From conservation leaders and pioneering educators to long-serving volunteers and game meat innovators, the awards celebrated those making a lasting contribution to shooting sports and wildlife management.
BASC chairman, Eoghan Cameron, said: “It’s a privilege to recognise those who embody everything BASC stands for – passion, dedication and responsibility. Whether they’ve shaped policy, educated young people or preserved our landscapes and sporting heritage, each recipient has made an indelible mark on our community. These honours reflect not only their individual achievements, but also the strength of our collective mission.”
Among the 2025 honours, Lieutenant Colonel Sir Anthony Charles Richards KCVO, DL, was made an Honorary Vice President in recognition of his long service to BASC and the Royal Household, while long-serving gamekeeping figure Ian Grindy was also honoured. Dr Mike Swan of GWCT was awarded Honorary Life Membership for more than 40 years of work in game management and conservation.
This year’s Prince Philip Distinguished Service Awards went to wildfowler and communicator Chris Green, gamekeeper and Willo Game director Wayne Tuffin, chef and educator Jose Souto, Fenland Wildfowlers stalwart Peter Catling, and BASC volunteer Phil Fairless, who has introduced hundreds of disadvantaged young people to shooting sports.
The Stanley Duncan Conservation Trophy was presented to Preston and District Wildfowlers Association for its outstanding research-led habitat and conservation projects, while the Payne-Gallwey Long Service Award recognised the late Peter Knox for almost 60 years of BASC service, and Sue Maidment for her 22 years’ dedication to South Hampshire Wildfowlers & Conservation Association.
Gamekeeper of the Year went to Kevin Birch for his work in conservation and community leadership, while Phil Roughley was named Shotgun Coach of the Year. A special presentation award was made to Andy Plant, a BASC Shotgun Coach since 2012, for his long-standing support of events and coaching initiatives.
The ceremony once again highlighted the breadth of talent and commitment across BASC’s membership, from grassroots conservationists to national ambassadors for game meat and shooting sports.