British Skydiving Awards
Awarded at the AGM
Awards To Celebrate Our Members
- Community recognition
- Innovation
- Acheivements
- Dedication and contributions to the sport
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Jim Crocker Award
The Jim Crocker Sword recognises an exceptional, sustained contribution to skydiving and air sports. Presented occasionally at the Royal Aero Club Annual Awards, it honours the legacy of Jim Crocker, a highly respected skydiver and aviation leader.
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Mike Forge Award
The New Skydiver of the Year Award honours Major Michael Lancaster Forge, who died during the Falklands conflict in 1982. It recognises a new skydiver who has progressed well and made a valuable contribution to their club.
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Taz Causer Award
The Taz Causer Experienced Skydiver of the Year Award honours Taz Causer’s legacy and celebrates British skydivers who achieve something exceptional in the sport. Established in her memory by her mother, Hazel, the award is presented occasionally to recognise outstanding individual achievements over the previous 12 months.
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Instructor of the Year
The Instructor of the Year Award recognises a newly qualified instructor who has excelled on their course and demonstrated the knowledge, approachability and dedication to support students.
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Safety Innovation
The Romero Insurance Safety Innovation Award recognises initiatives that improve safety in sport parachuting, from education and equipment to risk management.
Open to British Skydiving members, PTOs and display teams, the award offers a £5,000 prize and the opportunity to hold the British Skydiving Safety Innovation Trophy for a year.
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Star Awards
The British Skydiving Star Award recognises members who provide exceptional customer service and go above and beyond to help ‘A’ licence holders and above stay in the sport, progress and achieve their goals.
Whether it’s offering extra support, solving a problem or helping someone when they need it most, this award celebrates those who make a real difference to others.
Know someone who deserves recognition? Nominate them for a British Skydiving Star Award!