British Orienteering is today proud to announce the winner of The Bonington Trophy.  

Awarded annually for the best contribution to mapping, it reflects considerable input and support to the sport over many years.

This year’s winner is:  Martin Bagness (Warrior Orienteering Club).

Commenting on his award Martin says:  

“What a pleasant surprise! Wonderful to get this appreciation. It will gee me up next time I am out in Grizedale with pencil in hand, deep in some marshy thicket, wrestling with contours and form-lines! Many thanks to those who put my name forward.

I would like to mention the gang of unsung local heroes who have not given up on orienteering during the pandemic, but have kept things happening whilst staying within restrictions, for example taped courses, Strava, Maprun, small events and, when permitted, racing weekends for UK elites. In particular, Carol McNeill, Dave Walton, Derek Fryer, Dick Towler, Gill Browne, Jerry Purkis, Derek Allison amongst others.”