JOHN PIDGEON AWARD
John Pidgeon was a very active member of the group ever since it was re-formed in 1974. Sadly, John died of a heart attack at an early age and his wife, Shirley, gave the memorial rose bowl to the Players for the purpose of presenting it, annually, to the person or persons whom it was felt had, both on and off stage, made a major contribution to the Ewhurst Players over a period of time.
Previous Winners
2025/26 Lucy and Angus Tosh
2024/25 Mike Humphries
2023/24 Fee Fraser
2022/23 Will Shepherd
2021/22 Tricia Cooper
2019/21* Meg Bray
2018/19 Simon Fraser
2017/18 George Yates
2016/17 Hilary Roberts
2015/16 Anne Lyth
2014/15 Nicki Payne and Wendy Davies (shared)
2013/14 Graham Taylor
2012/13 Bruce Dean (Chairman 2009 -2013)
2011/12 Liz Foley (Hon. Secretary 2008 – 2012)
2010/11 Jay Garland
2009/10 Marian Heathcote & Bob Foley (shared)
2008/09 Victoria Helstrip
2007/08 Mike Fanya
2006/07 Di Day
2005/06 Penny Morris
2004/05 Chris Dews
2003/04 Jeremy Day
2002/03 Jeannie Metcalf
2001/02 Hilary Pannell
2000/01 Jane and Dave Biggins (shared)
1999/00 Leighton Davies
1998/99 Barrie Heathcote
1997/98 Roger Metcalf
1996/97 Patsy Mortimore & Roland Butcher (shared)
*The award was not presented to Meg Bray in 2020 as there was no AGM as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Meg finally received the award at the 2021 AGM, held via Zoom.