BOF Annual Mapping Awards 2025: Chichester Trophy Winner – Rudi Paul (STAG)

Over the past few years Rudi has made a phenomenal contribution to the STAG Mapping portfolio and his map of Palacerigg Country Park and Glenhead Wood was his biggest undertaking in 2025 and helped the Club deliver yet another quality experience. 

Having graduated from Glasgow University in 2022 where he was intrinsic to the creation and work of GOAT - sadly now defunct - he turned his attention to assisting STAG. 

Rudi doesn't drive so all his projects to date have involved reaching the areas either on foot, by bike or by train. Palacerigg being located south of Cumbernauld isnt an easy destination to reach but Rudi's diligence and determination was there. 

Asked by the Club to undertake this work in January 2025, the first proof was available by the Summer then not being content Rudi went exploring to the NE and found a beautiful piece of unexplored decidious woodland and when permission was forthcoming in September 2025 it was mapped within a fortnight. 

My understanding is that Rudi maps using 'his phone' which blows my mind! He is also very generous when it comes to advising myself who has dabbled in the world of OCAD mapping for too many years than I care to remember!

This map is a step up from all the other maps Rudi has produced to date: much larger, a technical area and remote from his Glasgow home. A talented individual who may decide to become a Professional Mapper in time. 

Image: Rudi with his award at JK 2026. Credit: Colin Matheson.