| Background | Northern Region has been approached by the daughter of a long standing Caravan Club member who wishes to sponsor an award in memory of her late father George Clarke. Mr Clarke’s caravan ‘career’ is summarised below:- Joined the Caravan Club in 1955 and over the years was active at centre, regional and national level. Initially held offices in Midland Centre and went on to become the first chairman of West Warwickshire Centre. A member of the National Rally, Events and Executive CommitteesWas the voice behind the announcements at many National ralliesActed as a judge for the Caravan Design Awards.Received honorary life membership of the Club in 2002Active in Northern Centres on moving up to East Yorkshire |
| Purpose of the award | To honour exceptional commitment to caravanning. ‘Exceptional’ is very subjective and must be considered to be outstanding i.e. well above the norm. |
| Promotion of the award | It is suggested this is promoted through the Regional website, Centre websites and handbooks. |
| Frequency of Presentation | It is suggested that this is an annual award, taking the form of a trophy to be presented at the Northern Region AGM. However as the award is for exceptional commitment, it is suggested that this only be presented in exceptional cases. There may be a year where no nomination is received, or where in the judges’ opinion, commitment is not considered to be exceptional. |
| Eligibility and Judging | The nature of the award is likely to favour club members who are and have been very active at centre or regional level (not necessarily within Northern Region) over a number of years. The following suggestions are made regarding eligibility to receive the award:- Restricted to Club members currently residing in the geographical area covered by the Centres which form Northern Region.Nomination may be received either through the Centre or direct to the Northern Region Secretary.Northern Region Council will consider the nominations received and agree whether an award should be made and the name of the person to receive the award. |
| Suggested Rules | Nominee must be a current Caravan Club member nominated by another current Caravan Club member (not an immediate relative) who resides within the Northern Region or a member of a Centre within the Northern Region at the time of nomination. Nominations must be in writing clearly stating the exceptional commitment shown to caravanning which merits the award. This should be based on evidence. Points 1 to 3 in the previous paragraph are also considered to be rules, but have not been repeated hereWhilst a member who has been nominated for the award (and not won it) can be nominated again in a subsequent year, no person who has won the award is eligible to win it againThe awards council decision is final and no feedback on why a particular nomination was unsuccessful will be given.The trophy will be held by the winner for approximately one year. The winner will be responsible for returning the trophy to the Regional Secretary by a date to be agreed. Secretary to contact the member approximately 6 weeks before the next presentation to arrange for the trophy to be returned. |
Nominations in writing must in the hands of the Divisional administrator by 24th September 2025
email administrator@northerndivisioncamc.co.uk