AWARDS 2016 Annual General Meeting held on Saturday 7 th January 2017 An engraved glass memento was given to each winning recipient to take home The awards were made by retiring President Mrs Philippa Laing of the Templeton herd The BERTODANO SHIELD for the exhibitor of the Herd gaining the most points over the show season. Mr & Mrs L Digweed & Mr P Gardner Tooloo s Herd The MAYBERRY TROPHY for the exhibitor of the Bull gaining the most points over the show season at which they were Champion or Reserve Champion. Ms F Thomson Wise Marpludoosat The E H PEYTON TROPHY for the exhibitor of the Female gaining the most points over the show season at which they were Champion or Reserve Champion Mr & Mrs L Digweed & Mr P Gardner Langley End Morisia
The WELLINGTON BLACK PEARL CUP for the best Home Bred bull Ms F Thomson Wise Marpludoosat The TANNER CUP for the best Home Bred Female Mr S, Mrs K & Mr M Darnbrook Planetree Nemesis Photo of Mrs Schofield receiving the award The JACKIE LIMB CUP for the best Junior Bull (under two years old) Mr J Bennett Cannington Templar Photo of Mrs Hamlett receiving the award
The DEXTER BREEDER S TROPHY (in memory of Kevin Smith, Dover Dexters) for the breeder of the animal (who must be a current Dexter Cattle Society member) gaining most points during the show season. If the breeder is also the owner the points do not count. Mr & Mrs S Creasey Langley End Morisia Photo of Mr Digweed receiving the award The LADY LODER PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY for the National Dexter Show Champion 2016 this year held at the Royal Three Counties show Mr S, Mrs K & Mr M Darnbrook Planetree Nemesis Photo of Mrs Schofield receiving the award The JOHN WATLING ROSETTE & PRIZE for the best Heifer under 24 months forward at Newbury Show and 25 cheque Mr M Bowles Linford Senna
The BILL BUTCHER TROPHY for the most popular Society AI Sire. Awarded to the owner of the bull responsible for the most straws sold October 1st to September 30th each year. Mrs S Mitchell Knotting Regulus 2nd The KNOTTING TROPHY Council choose the Group contributing most to the breed over the last year. The Wessex Dexter Group Photo of Mrs Hamlett receiving the award The MRS. M. KAY BULLETIN TROPHY For contributions to the Dexter Bulletin Mr A Sheppy The PRESIDENT S TROPHY given for Service to the Society (cannot be a current Trustee) Mrs Chris Sparrow
The ANGELA SEYMOUR TROPHY presented in Angela s memory. To be awarded to a younger Member acknowledged to have shown marked advancement in the caring and preparation of cattle for the show ring in 2015/2016. Council select the winner from the nominations received. Free membership for one year included with this award. Miss Hannah Baldwin The LISA KEMMISH MEMORIAL TROPHY In recognition of the under 12 year old who has accomplished a standard of merit during 2015/2016. Council select the winner from the nominations received. Free membership for one year included with this award. The Wessex Dexter Group Youngsters (names to be confirmed) The BURYHILL PERPETUAL TROPHY for the Senior Handler at the National Dexter Show 2016 Miss Hannah Baldwin
The WISE PERPETUAL TROPHY for the Intermediate Handler at the National Dexter Show 2016 Miss Millie Bennett The CANNINGTON PERPETUAL TROPHY for the Junior Handler National Dexter Show 2016 Miss Lois Taylor Mr Ted Neal, Chairman of the East Anglia Dexter Group, had nominated Pat Chamberlain for Honorary Membership of the Dexter Cattle Society in recognition of her work for Dexters at breed, Group and Society level. As Pat Chamberlain had been unable to attend the AGM, the accolade would be presented at her Group meeting. The Herd Book records a list of all Honorary Members. Mrs Philippa Laing, Templeton herd handed over the Presidential Badge to Mrs Pat Short, Elmwood herd and wished her enjoyment during her time as President.