Outstanding Service Awards

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of CAMRA, we recognise those members, residing or formerly residing in Scotland & Northern Ireland, who have provided outstanding service to the Campaign.  These include current and former members of the National Executive, current and former Scotland & Northern Ireland Directors and those nominated by Branch Chairs, etc.  We have also created a roll of honour for those who provided similar service throughout their lifetime.

BranchRecipientCitation
Forth ValleyIan BrocklebankBrewery Liaison Coordinator and Champion Beer of Britain Coordinator in the 90s and early noughties
Kingdom of FifeSarah Crawford11th Scotland & Northern Ireland Director. Now national Commercial and Communications Director.
Kingdom of FifeKen DavieFirst Branch Chair. 8th Scotland and Northern Ireland Director. Became national Finance Director.
Glasgow & West of ScotlandJonathan KempFormer Branch Chair. Became national Events Director.
Edinburgh & South-East ScotlandRoger Preece2nd Scotland & Northern Ireland Director.
Edinburgh & South-East ScotlandTed Sharp4th Scotland & Northern Ireland Director. Most recently Scottish Real Ale Festival Treasurer.
Edinburgh & South-East ScotlandColin Valentine7th Scotland & Northern Ireland Director. Became National Chairman.
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Kingdom of FifeJoe Crawford12th Director.  Previously Scottish Real Ale Festival Organiser.  Currently Branch Treasurer.  
Ayrshire & WigtownshireLindsay Grant9th Director.  Member Revitalisation Project Steering Group.  Currently Branch Chair, Scotland & Northern Ireland Branches Secretary and Champion Beer of Britain Coordinator.
Kingdom of FifeGordon Hannah5th Director.
Aberdeen, Grampian & Northern IslesGeorge Howie6th Director.  Long-standing “rock” of his branch.  Currently Deputy Director.
Ayrshire & WigtownshireStuart McMahonCurrent Director.  Editor of his branch’s award-winning magazine Full Pints.
Ayrshire & WigtownshireRay Turpie10th Director. Became National Campaigns Committee Chair.  Currently Branch Public Affairs Officer.
BranchRecipientCitation
Edinburgh & South-EastJon Addinall

Long-standing active member and Pubs Officer.  Has run all Branch GBG and POTY processes very successfully for about 25 years, as well as keeping Whatpub and other databases maintained to a high standard.

Glasgow & West of ScotlandRussell Burt

Involved early on with Glasgow Branch and a former Branch Chair.  Bon Accord cellar manager for about 40 years until his recent retirement.  Less active in CAMRA in recent years but he has remained a member and probably had more influence on people’s awareness of real ale by his varied choice of beer to sell at the pub than many more traditional activists.

Dumfries & StewartryAlan Gass

Long-standing committee member, holding various posts for >10 years.  Kept branch operating as Chair when the previous incumbent resigned.  Now fills membership and contact roles and liaises with ‘mother’ branch Solway.

Glasgow & West of ScotlandKenny Gillies

Long-standing Branch Treasurer. Ayrshire Secretary prior to that; Ayrshire Real Ale Festival Treasurer since its inception.

Ayrshire & Wigtownshire Mick Lee

A founder member of the Campaign in Scotland and of his branch.  Long-standing former Branch Chair.  Still going strong as Pubs Officer.

Highlands & Western IslesEric Mills

Former long-standing Branch Chair; now Scotland & Northern Ireland Tasting Panels Coordinator.

TaysideFrank Mills

Long-standing “rock” of the branch, if it wasn’t for him the branch would have gone under long ago.

RenfrewshireDerek Moore

Branch founding member.  Held many branch positions including Branch Chair and, most recently, Paisley Beer Festival Organiser.

RenfrewshireJim Strang

Long-standing branch member.  Held many branch and national positions.  Scotland & Northern Ireland Brewery Liaison Coordinator since before 2007.

Ayrshire & WigtownshireBob Wallace

First Organiser of Paisley Beer Festival, former Scottish Real Ale Festival Organiser.  Changed, for the better, our entire approach to recruitment of new  members in Scotland.  Currently Ayrshire Real Ale Festival Sponsorship Manager.

RenfrewshireStuart Wallace

Long-standing Branch and Paisley Festival Treasurer.  Festival Assessor.

BranchRecipientIn recognition of
Glasgow & West of ScotlandAlistair Boyd

His passion and knowledgeable supporter of real ale, cider & perry.

Kingdom of FifeKenny Broadbent

His service to Kingdom of Fife branch and his boundless enthusiasm.

Edinburgh & South-East ScotlandTony Dean

His service to Edinburgh & South-East Scotland Branch and his boundless enthusiasm.  1st Scotland & Northern Ireland Director.

Edinburgh & South-East ScotlandDan Kane

His innovative and determined campaigning, dedication to pubs, real ale and brewing, along with history of brewing and breweriana.  3rd Scotland &Northern Ireland Director.    

Glasgow & West of ScotlandEllen McSwiggan

Her service to Glasgow & West of Scotland branch and beyond.  She served as Branch Chair 1993 to 1999 and 2003 to 2005, an unlikely role for a woman in those days.

Glasgow & West of ScotlandAlan Watson

His service to Glasgow & West of Scotland branch and beyond.  A founder member of the Campaign in Scotland.         

Glasgow & West of ScotlandJohn Whitecross

Him setting up the Glasgow Branch in 1974, was it’s first Chair and so was a pioneer of CAMRA in Scotland. 

The photographs shown below were taken during the award ceremony, held in The Standing Order, Edinburgh, on Saturday, 2 July.

CAMRA Members Nominated by Branches

RecipientCitation
John PinheiroFormer member of Edinburgh and SE Scotland. Long-standing Branch Treasurer and activist. 
Stephen HoranFormer member of Glasgow & West of Scotland. Long-standing committee member and activist. 
Tom McLauchlanFormer member of Tayside. Served on committee at different times as both Secretary and Treasurer. Also was Brewery Liaison Officer for Inveralmond and Moulin breweries.
Steve RobertsonFormer member of Tayside. Sadly passed away January 2024, previous Branch Chair.  His time as Branch Chair was from June 2019, when he took on the role to assist the branch in its hour of need, until May 2022. A dedicated CAMRA member for many years.
RecipientCitation
Ian ChapmanLong-standing Branch Chair and SPotY Judge.
Richard JonesBranch Treasurer. Formerly Beer Festival Organiser, still active at GBBF, etc.
Terry LockFormer NE member, now National Festivals Assessor.
Scott WilsonLong-standing member. Currently Branch Website Coordinator.
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Ronnie BeveridgeLong-standing Branch and SCOTB Website Coordinator. Branch Vice-chair. Tasting panel member.
Allan BrownBranch and ARAF Accounts Examiner.
Donald ClarkLong-standing former committee member. South Ayrshire Social Coordinator.
George EnglishFounder member of the branch and held various committee positions in the early years.
Charlie FisherFounder member of the branch. Currently Public Transport Officer.
Douglas GrahamARAF staff volunteer for 10+ years and Festival Organiser for many of them. Former committee member, holding various roles for 20+ years.
Ian MartinBranch and SCOTB Clubs Campaigns Coordinator. Tasting panel member.
Jon MansellBranch Treasurer for many years. Tasting panel member.
Malcolm McNeillWigtownshire Social Coordinator for many years.
Ian MiddleditchLong standing committee member and North Ayrshire Social Coordinator. Branch Vice-chair. Tasting panel member.
Kenneth MiddleditchLong-standing committee member and Branch Secretary. Tasting panel member.
Matt MillerARAF staff volunteer for 10+ years and current Festival Organiser. Branch Social Secretary.
Tom ParishFounder member of the branch and still going strong.
Claire ScottARAF staff volunteer for 10+ years and joint Beer Orderer for most of those. Former Branch Secretary.
Tony ScottARAF staff volunteer for 10+ years and joint Beer Orderer for most of those. Former committee member.
Reg SmithLong-standing former committee member fulfilling various roles, including Branch Chair.
Graeme WattLong-standing Branch and SCOTB Membership Secretary.
Recipient Citation
Roger Cope An activist with both the sub-branch and parent branch Solway. BLO for several breweries.
Trevor Hayward CAMRA member since 2004, he has packed a huge lot of work into keeping the sub-branch alive.
Rob Ryan Long-standing member, having fulfilled several roles within the sub-branch and beyond.
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Fred CrystalLong-standing activist.
Rab CowanVolunteer at beer festivals throughout Scotland for many years.
Caroline DarrochLong-standing activist.
Jim DarrochLong-standing Branch Secretary.
Ron ElderLong-standing activist.
Pat HansonLong-standing activist. Former Branch Chair.
Andrew HaswellLong-standing activist and BLO.
Charles JohnstoneLong-standing activist. Former Branch Treasurer. SCOTB accounts examiner.
Andy ReidAlmost single-handedly kept the branch afloat during the late 80s and early 90s
Aileen ValentineLong-standing activist and supporter of her husband Colin.
Brian VescoFormer SRAF Organiser.
RecipientCitation
Brian CheesemanCAMRA member for over 50 years. Has single-handedly created and driven the Wednesday Wanderers from strength to strength.
Willie ComriePrevious Branch Chair. Backbone to beer festivals, training and sharing his knowledge of beer, setups, etc
Valerie DunklingCAMRA member for over 50 years. She has been a keen volunteer at festivals and assists Brian Cheeseman planning  the Wednesday Wanderers.
Jonathan HarrisCreated, maintained and sustained the Dark Ale Trail visiting each and every pub and promoting publicity of same.
Willie HunterIn recognition of his dedication to Forth Valley festivals over the years, beer judging and was Magazine Editor and Festival Organiser for a number of years.
Bill ParnellPrevious Branch Chair and, over the years, has supported events.
Ian YoungPrevious Branch Chair who supported and pushed for the branch to move forward whilst jointly running as Treasurer.
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Tim DaviesActive member since 1992 has held various committee positions, including Branch Chair.
Rog HarrisonA long-standing and active member. Branch Deputy Chair, Membership Secretary, and has managed logistics for several GRAFs.
Gordon HendryAn active member of the Glasgow branch and, before that, the Forth Valley branch. Tasting Panel member.
Alan HillyardCAMRA member since 1992 and long-standing member of the national stewarding team.
Danny MathiesonFormer Renfrewshire Branch Chair and Paisley Beer Festival Organiser.
Heather RossCAMRA member since 1991 and long-standing member of the national stewarding team.
Walter RossAn active member of the Glasgow branch since 1991 and a long-standing member of the national stewarding team.
Stan ThompsonActive member since 1985 and has held various committee positions, including Branch Secretary.
RecipientCitation
Jim HallBranch Chair and SPotY judge for several years. Founder member of Ayrshire Branch.
Tony VernonPubs Officer, Membership Secretary and Magazine Editor whilst still active with Chelmsford Branch.
RecipientCitation
Grant BruceCurrently Cider Officer and has served as Chair and Vice Chair for many years.
Dave HollingsworthCurrently Website Coordinator, continuously enhancing the accessibility and usefulness of the branch website. Former Branch Chair.
Gordon McCraeA dedicated and long-serving member. His willingness to evaluate any pub, regardless of location, showcases his dedication to the cause. Branch Contact for many years.
RecipientCitation
Bill GallacherPaisley beer festivals (and tents) could not run without his logistical organisation. First on-site and last off-site.
David CassidyBranch Chair for many years. Paisley Beer Festival Bar Manager. Bar Manager at CAMRA Members Weekend.
Tracey CassidyBranch Secretary for many years. Revolutionised beer festival product stall. Twice Staffing Officer at CAMRA Members Weekend.
Aileen McKinnonFormer Branch Chair. Many different roles at numerous local and national beer festivals.
RecipientCitation
Richard BarnesBranch Membership Secretary and Pubs Officer. Long-standing activist.
Forbes BrowneFounder member of the branch. Previously held the position of Chair and other committee posts. Still going strong.
Jim McMahonBranch Secretary and long-standing activist.

Some recipients received their certificates at the Ayrshire Real Ale Festival on Saturday, 5 October 2024.