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The Garrod Award – a celebration of Jean and Ken Garrod We are delighted to announce the launch of the Garrod Award. This new honour, which is to be awarded annually, has been set up in memory of Ken Garrod and in recognition of both his past, and his wife Jean’s ongoing, huge contribution to SOG and Suffolk birding. Their involvement with SOG has spanned over 30 years: Jean was Outdoor Events Organiser for many years and she and Ken were made Honorary Vice–Presidents in 2006. This award was created to celebrate in particular the warm welcome they both gave to all – but especially younger – newcomers to SOG. In recognition of this support for young people, the award is to be made annually to a young Suffolk-based bird
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and wildlife enthusiast for their contribution to these areas. We are currently seeking nominations for the first winner of the Garrod Award. A form for nominations is on the SOG website. The winner will receive a certificate, a year’s membership of SOG and a SOG T-shirt, as well as the opportunity to have an article published in The Harrier about their wildlife experiences. The current closing date for nominations is 31st January 2016 and the Garrod Award will be presented at the SOG AGM on 24th February.
