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.
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.
President, local National Trust & Dorset Wildlife Trust
2009
Jim Stewart
Chief Executive, Poole Harbour Commissioners
2010
2011
Gordon Page
Chairman, Hamworthy Engineering
2012
John McBride
CEO, Poole Council
2013
Richard Lacey
Chairman, Poole Harbour Commissioners
2014
Jim McGregor
Poole pilot
2015
Peter Gordon
2016
Dave Parham
Work on Swash Channel Wreck
2017
“Smiler” Purdy
2018
2019
Dr Cott
Manager, Brownsea Island
2020
Jim Gordon (posthumously)
2021
No award
2022
Lilian Ladle
Archaeologist
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.