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Competition Winners 2013

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This is a list of prize-winners at Hidden Earth 2013. The Art, Video Media and Photography Salons feature the concept of 'distinctions' and 'merits' instead of second and third prizes. The First Prize winners and the winners of a Distinction receive a small memento (marked M in the right-hand column. All the salon winners receive a certificate (marked C in the right-hand column).

BCRA's Arthur Butcher Award

BCRA awards the Arthur Butcher prize annually for contributions to cave surveying. The judges consider projects brought to their attention during the year, as well as all surveying work that is on display at the Hidden Earth conference.

Arthur Butcher Award 2013: This year the award goes to John Cordingley for promotion and use of higher standards in underwater surveying. John receives the Arthur Butcher trophy to keep for one year and £100 cash from BCRA.

Citation by Wookey, on behalf of the judges Kevin Dixon, Andrew Atkinson and Wookey

GPF's Tratman Award

The Tratman Award is awarded annually to a caving-related paper-based publication in memory of E.K. Tratman, who died in 1978, to recognise excellence and encourage future improvement. It is administered by the Ghar Parau Foundation, but is judged under newly clarified rules by three independent cavers.

The Tratman Award is presented to the author of the best caving-related publication of the year, being judged by three independent cavers who make a recommendation for the award to the Ghar Parau Foundation, which funds the award. The judges for the 2012 award, announced in 2013, were Ric Halliwell, Chris Howes, Alan Jeffreys and Martin Mills, who also sought opinion from a wider readership. Both books and club journals were considered and a shortlist was produced for further discussion. Further detailed information can be found at wildplaces.co.uk/tratman.html.

The winners of the 2012 award were Trevor Shaw and Alenka Čuk for Slovene Caves and Karst. The award itself is a piece of original artwork by Mark 'Gonzo' Lumley, which was presented at Hidden Earth 2013.

Giles Barker Award

Giles Barker lost his life while caving in Spain in 1992. An accomplished cave photographer, Giles was a member of the Red Rose CPC and Morgannwg CC. These clubs have annually, since 1993, funded the Giles Barker Award in his memory. This prestigious award is given to a person connected with any aspect of cave photography in recognition of his or her excellence and contributions to the field.

For 2013, the 21st Giles Barker Award - a hand-crafted statue of a cave photographer made by Ceris Jones - was presented to Pete Glanvill at the Hidden Earth meeting in September. Pete has, for nearly three decades, produced fine documentary and artistic images of the underground depicting both caves in the UK and while on expedition overseas, creating presentations and supporting his own and others' articles in print with photographs of the latest breakthroughs, most recently on Mendip in Reservoir Hole. More than that and very much in the spirit of the award, he has encouraged others in their photography and on many occasions worked in the background judging the Hidden Earth Photo Salon. For his long-term commitment to cave photography and indefatigable nature, Pete deserves our congratulations for his award.

Citation by Chris Howes, on behalf of Morgannwg CC and Red Rose CPC

Judges' Feedback

Conference Team Credits

Conference Manager - LES WILLIAMS

Technical Team Manager - LES WILLIAMS
with Dave Appleing,  Basher, Bartek Biela, Pauline Biela, Josh Bratchley, Mike Clayton, Claire Cohen, Ellen Cooper, Chris Davies, Mark Easterling, Lucy Greenwood, Tom Harrison, Mark Kellaway, Tony Littler, Sarah McPhee, Andy Morse, Jo Newman, Jenny Plumb, Simon Richardson, Fraser Simpson, Adam Spillane, Tom Thomson, Frank Tully, Jed Waldren, Stu Waldren, Deanne Wilkins, Chris Williams, Mark Williams, Jenny Williams, Matt Wire, Liz Wire, Ben Wright.

Administration Team Manager - WENDY WILLIAMS
Desk staff: Natalie Ashford, Martell Baines, Lou Biffin, Wendy Bollard, Jo Diamond, Becky Varns.
Signage: Geoff Dommett with: The Doug, Rhett Harrison, David Nicholls, Andy Dommett, Sarah McPhee

Events Team: Lecture Secretary - EMMA PORTER

Competitions Team: Secretary - DAVID GIBSON

Sponsorship & Publicity - MARGARET RICHARDSON, KAY EASTON

Bar Manager - DAVE KING
Bar Staff - Richard Abbott, Ian Barker, Fiona Barker, Dave (Angus) Bell, Amy Burchell, Mark Crask, John Forder, Miranda Forder, Paul Gladman, Sue Hargraves, Darrel Instrell, Jane McCorquodale, Richard (Spike) Neal, Steve Shipston, Fiona Shipston, Gareth Thompson, Dave Tuffery.

Site Team Liaison - LES WILLIAMS
Thanks to - Nick Butler, Andrew Jones, Rob Stanyer and all the staff at the venue.

Thanks also to the lecturers and the session chairs, and also to the traders, sponsors, and to all delegates from the UK and overseas, who all contributed to making the event a success

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