Trophies
Officially recognising your achievement
The Association holds an annual awards evening combined with its AGM in late January/early February. There are up to 17 trophies available to be awarded, as well as a certificate presented to everyone who completes either a LEJOG or a JOGLE journey. Trophies are awarded for a range of reasons, for example: having completed a wholly exceptional journey, raising the most money for charity, the person who achieves the best performance on foot, the most entertaining story/blog written about the journey, and many more.
All stories of our award winners can be found in our back copies of Quo Vadis? Read more about Quo Vadis? here.
Everyone is welcome at the AGM and awards evening to meet fellow members, old and new friends, and celebrate with a formal dinner.
The Griffin Trophy
Our first and most prestigious cup. Presented by Midland Bank (HSBC) is awarded to the person/s who have raised the greatest amount of money for charity in the preceding year.
Presented to Peter Langford, who cycled end to end at the age of 90 and is the oldest person to complete the journey, raising over £50,000 for homeless charities.
Presented to Peter Langford, who cycled end to end at the age of 90 and is the oldest person to complete the journey, raising over £50,000 for homeless charities.
Chambers/Hume-Spry Cup
Presented by Jeff Chambers and Peter Hume-Spry. Awarded for an unsupported journey by bicycle, the journey should be for charity.
Presented to Jac Berry, a complete novice cyclist before completing LEJOG at the age of 59 and raised £5,000 for Shelter.
Presented to Jac Berry, a complete novice cyclist before completing LEJOG at the age of 59 and raised £5,000 for Shelter.
The Shanks, Pony Trophy
Presented by Brian Jones, at the discretion of the committee to the person/s who achieves the best performance on foot. This may be due to length, route, age, reason to complete the journey. All who complete the journey are considered.
Presented to Carol and David Edwards who completed a leisurely LEJOG journey along national trails to celebrate David’s 75th birthday.
Presented to Carol and David Edwards who completed a leisurely LEJOG journey along national trails to celebrate David’s 75th birthday.
Brenroy Trophy
Presented by Roy and Brenda Walker. The trophy is awarded to the cyclist/s who raise the greatest amount of money for charity that does not qualify for the Griffin Trophy.
Presented to Dawn Stakounis and Sharon Atkinson, sisters, who cycled LEJOG and raised over £25,000 for Children with Cancer.
Presented to Dawn Stakounis and Sharon Atkinson, sisters, who cycled LEJOG and raised over £25,000 for Children with Cancer.
The Alroyd Lees Cup
Presented by the nephew of the late Alroyd Lees (motor sport enthusiast) Awarded to the oldest motorist to have driven from Land’s End to John O’Groats or vice versa. Age verification is required.
Presented to Brian Dawson, (the Association Chair), who completed the drive in both directions at the age of 85, supported by his son Mark.
Presented to Brian Dawson, (the Association Chair), who completed the drive in both directions at the age of 85, supported by his son Mark.
The Committee Cup
Presented to the person/s who in the opinion of the committee has completed a wholly exceptional journey, this may or may not have been for charity and might or might not qualify for any other trophy.
Presented to Jonathan Robinson who travelled by public transport and completed the trip despite the challenge of having dyslexia. He wore a kilt to raise awareness of prostate cancer and collected £3,000.
Presented to Jonathan Robinson who travelled by public transport and completed the trip despite the challenge of having dyslexia. He wore a kilt to raise awareness of prostate cancer and collected £3,000.
Jack Adams/Richard Elloway Trophy
Presented by Jack Adams and Richard Elloway. Awarded to the youngest person to have completed the journey by whatever means other than as a passenger in a motor vehicle during the preceding year. The person should be 25 years old or less upon completion of the journey.
Presented to Harry Peksa. Harry was 9 years old when he cycled JOGLE with his dad on a circuitous route of over 1,300 miles via the Outer Hebrides, raising money for Tiggywinkles.
Presented to Harry Peksa. Harry was 9 years old when he cycled JOGLE with his dad on a circuitous route of over 1,300 miles via the Outer Hebrides, raising money for Tiggywinkles.
David Webb Commemorative Trophy
Presented by Carol Webb, to be awarded to a cyclist or cyclists who have, in the opinion of the committee, achieved the most meritorious journey, taking into account health and disability issues.
Presented to Dan Murphy who faced health and disability issues (he had 3 strokes in 2017 and told he probably wouldn’t be able to cycle again), but defied the odds to complete his LEJOG journey.
Presented to Dan Murphy who faced health and disability issues (he had 3 strokes in 2017 and told he probably wouldn’t be able to cycle again), but defied the odds to complete his LEJOG journey.
The Mabel McCracken Mug
Presented by previous Quo Vadis? editors Geoff and Anne De’Ath for the most entertaining account of a journey, successfully completed, in the previous 3 years of receiving the award.
Presented to Royston Collier who’s amusing article “Wonky Walking End to End” appeared in the Spring 2023 edition of the magazine.
Presented to Royston Collier who’s amusing article “Wonky Walking End to End” appeared in the Spring 2023 edition of the magazine.
The Joan Cave Memorial Trophy
Presented by her husband Phillip and sons Anthony and Christopher. Awarded using the following criteria.
1) No sex discrimination
2) Minimum age 50 at the time of the journey
3) The unsupported journey from Land’s End to John O’Groats or vice versa must be undertaken on foot or by bicycle or any other means which in the absolute discretion of the committee demonstrates a particular effort in the face of physical or other infirmity.
4) The committee shall give consideration to any sums raised for charity and the personal attendance of the winner at the presentation dinner, though the absence of one or both of these factors shall not necessarily debar an otherwise eligible member from receiving the award.
Presented to Frederick Valleta who walked LEJOG in pain with a tendon injury, raising £5,000 in aid of Help for Heroes.
1) No sex discrimination
2) Minimum age 50 at the time of the journey
3) The unsupported journey from Land’s End to John O’Groats or vice versa must be undertaken on foot or by bicycle or any other means which in the absolute discretion of the committee demonstrates a particular effort in the face of physical or other infirmity.
4) The committee shall give consideration to any sums raised for charity and the personal attendance of the winner at the presentation dinner, though the absence of one or both of these factors shall not necessarily debar an otherwise eligible member from receiving the award.
Presented to Frederick Valleta who walked LEJOG in pain with a tendon injury, raising £5,000 in aid of Help for Heroes.
The Chase Korte Memorial Cup
Presented by Brian Dawson, Don Dyer and Peter Hume-Spry. Awarded to the member who walks end to end in either direction, supported or un-supported, has shown fortitude and determination to overcome setbacks. Preference will be given to young non UK residents.
Presented to Elisabeth Schneider who is from Germany. Elisabeth completed a leisurely JOGLE journey demonstrating fortitude and determination to overcome work issues.
Presented to Elisabeth Schneider who is from Germany. Elisabeth completed a leisurely JOGLE journey demonstrating fortitude and determination to overcome work issues.
The Charlie Hankins Memorial Trophy
Presented by various committee members. Awarded to the person who in the opinion of the committee demonstrates the most courage, fortitude and determination whilst completing a journey between Land’s End and John O’Groats or vice versa by whatever means.
Presented to Rhiannon who travelled LEJOG by train in 5 days, despite suffering from a number of medical conditions.
Presented to Rhiannon who travelled LEJOG by train in 5 days, despite suffering from a number of medical conditions.
The Alex Dick Jubilee Cup
Presented by Alex Dick who was a competitor in the “Billy Butlin Walk”. Awarded subject to the following criteria.
1) The winner must not have previously won any of the Association’s trophies.
2) The winner will be the member (the cup cannot be shared) considered by the committee as the most deserving notional runner-up for any of the other trophies.
3) The winner must be in attendance at the presentation dinner.
Presented to Tegan Curnow, aged 10, who cycled JOGLE with her mum in 22 days and raised £2,000 for two charities.
1) The winner must not have previously won any of the Association’s trophies.
2) The winner will be the member (the cup cannot be shared) considered by the committee as the most deserving notional runner-up for any of the other trophies.
3) The winner must be in attendance at the presentation dinner.
Presented to Tegan Curnow, aged 10, who cycled JOGLE with her mum in 22 days and raised £2,000 for two charities.
The Tourco Trophy
Presented by Peter Milton, Nigel Hore and Richard Givens. Awarded for a single or double journey on (principally) a British motorcycle. The award is at the discretion of the committee considering the following criteria in order of priority.
1) British motorcycle
2) Other motorcycle
3) Largest engine capacity
4) Oldest rider
5) Best account of journey
Presented to Douglas Grigor who recreated a previous journey and completed the trip in 2 days.
1) British motorcycle
2) Other motorcycle
3) Largest engine capacity
4) Oldest rider
5) Best account of journey
Presented to Douglas Grigor who recreated a previous journey and completed the trip in 2 days.