The Badge of Honour is Scottish Cycling’s highest accolade, having been awarded to the great and the good of Scottish cycle sport since 1981. Scottish Cycling are now welcoming nominations for the 2020 award.
The nomination window for the 2020 Badge of Honour has now closed. We will be contacting successful nominees in due course.
The Scottish Cycling Badge of Honour recognises the contribution and achievement of individuals who have shown exceptional dedication, made a remarkable contribution or given an outstanding performance, through a lifetime dedicated to the sport of cycling in Scotland.
Commenting on the Badge of Honour, President of Scottish Cycling Tom Bishop said, ‘It is now the run up to our AGM on the 28th of November 2020. This event is marked by the great delight that is the awarding of the Badge of Honour. I would encourage you submit your nominations now. This accolade recognises those folks who have shone on and off the bike, from ourcommunities of cycle sport, who rightfully deserve the highest award we can give."
To submit an individual for consideration for the Badge of Honour, we would like you to provide one or more of the following:
• Examples of someone’s long-term dedication and/or involvement within the Scottish Cycling community
• Examples of how their contribution has significantly improved cycle sport in Scotland
• Examples of where their contribution can be regarded as ‘above and beyond’ what would normally be expected from someone in a similar position
• Examples of an outstanding performance from a Scottish rider, such as an Olympic medal winner (or similar), bringing recognition and national acclaim to the sport and Scotland
The deadline for nominations is 16 October 2020.
Ken Whitson recieves the 2019 Badge of Honour
The Badge of Honour nominations panel will consider all submissions and will put forward a shortlist for the Scottish Cycling Board’s consideration. The Scottish Cycling Board will select a candidate/candidates to be put forward for approval at the Scottish Cycling AGM on 28 November 2020.
We are delighted to ask the cycling community to identify the superstars of Scottish cycle sport, whether this is based on medal success, coaching achievements or a volunteer’s commitment throughout the years, and we look forward to recognising those individuals though the Scottish Cycling Badge of Honour.
