Awards

Coates Award

To commemorate Sir Frederick and Lady Coates who did so much for the Trust from its
inauguration in 1972. It is given to an individual who has given outstanding personal service
to the Trust. The award is a silver rose bowl which is presented at the AGM by Sir David
Coates.

1995Frank Turland
1996Heather Ferguson
1997Freda Moon
1998Gerry Wareham
1999Teddy Neville-Jones
2000Michael A’Court
2001Mike Markey
2002David Granger
2003Barbara McEwen
2004Bernard Dyer
2005Ben Vowles
2006Sheila Cox
2007Elizabeth Granger
2008David Garlick
2009Daphne Howell
2010Jim Gordon
2011David Morris (posthumously)
2012Mary Cooper
2013Malcolm Parry-Davies
2014Peter Lamb & Pat Woodruff
2015Graham Turner
2016Jeremy Waters
2017Sir David & Lady Coates
2018Peter Burt
2019Margaret Morris
2020Dick Appleton
2021Robert Heaton
2022Jan Marsh
2023Julie Reid
2024Jack Hawkins / Gavin MacLachlan

Ferguson Award

To commemorate the significant contribution that Alisdair Ferguson made not only to the
Trust but even more specifically to the maritime related well-being of the whole Poole area.
It is given to individuals who as leaders of their organisation made an outstanding
contribution to the community as far as possible in parallel with that made by Alisdair
himself. The award is an inscribed glass vase which is presented at the Trust Autumn Supper
by the President.

2005Giles SturdyChairman, Poole Harbour Commissioners
2006Robert BraithwaiteManaging Director, Sunseeker
2007Ian AndrewsChief Executive, Poole Borough Council
2008Helen BrothertonPresident, local National Trust & Dorset Wildlife Trust
2009Jim StewartChief Executive, Poole Harbour Commissioners
2010
2011Gordon PageChairman, Hamworthy Engineering
2012John McBrideCEO, Poole Council
2013Richard LaceyChairman, Poole Harbour Commissioners
2014Jim McGregorPoole pilot
2015Peter Gordon
2016Dave ParhamWork on Swash Channel Wreck
2017“Smiler” Purdy
2018
2019Dr CottManager, Brownsea Island
2020
2021
2022
2023Lilian LadleArchaeologist
2024
2025Martha EarleyLighthouse, Poole

Turland Memorial Award

To commemorate the considerable contribution made to the Trust by Frank and Mary
Turland who were joint Secretarys from inauguration. Frank was head of Graphic Design at
Bournemouth and Poole College and Mary was the Head Administrator. During their time at
the College, they made a considerable contribution to the arts scene in the conurbation. It is
awarded to a local student from Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) who has shown the greatest
promise in the preceding year. The award is a cheque for £300 which is presented at the
graduation ceremonies in July.

This year, we were delighted to share the award between two exciting young students:  Grace Newton (BA Costume)
and Lydia Ward (BA (hons) Fashion.

Grace, with family connections in Christchurch, currently lives in Salisbury and has been an outstanding Third Year BA Costume Student.
Proficient with industrial, domestic, and button hole machines, she has tailoring techniques, pattern drafting and cutting (for both men and
women’s wear and has also assisted with fittings, alterations and mending.   She produced a medieval dress and cloak for the AUB
Production of ’Still Here’ as well as working on pantomime costumes during her vacation.  Nominated by the Acting Course Leader, Helen
Walter observed Grace taking the initiative to help others who were struggling;  she considers that Grace’s work is finished to a professional
standard and that she will be an asset to the costume industry.

Lydia is a talented local designer whose three years of study have been defined by determination, tenacity and a powerful creative voice.
Living with a physical disability, Lydia faces daily challenges and yet she has transformed her experience into a bold and thoughtful fashion
collection that celebrates spinal curvature.   Her work challenges traditional standards of beauty and movement.   Lydia’s collection opened
The AUB catwalk show at Graduate Fashion Week, using models with various disabilities to show off her inspiring and innovating disability
designs – she is an inspiring example of how AUB empowers EVERY student to reach their full creative potential.

Note:  AUB – ARTS UNIVERSITY BOURNEMOUTH

2001Sue Lear
2002Margaret Gregory
2003Christopher Frazier
2004Laura Walters
2005Debbie Powell
2007Adam Gale
2008Joe Barnes
2009Ellie Stead
2010Michael Beel
2011Alycia Maylen BA (Hons) Arts & Events Management
2012Diana Chipchase
2013Lauren Holman
2014Christabel Budd
2015
2016
2017
2018Jessica Mountfield
2019Charlotte Woodland BA (Hons) Architecture
2020Bethany Drake
2021Kira Bennett
2022Patricia Gonclaves
2023Jenny Kohler
2024Verity Joy
2025Grace Newton and Lydia Ward