31 Mar 2026
The first Scottish Archery Annual Awards Ceremony proved to be a success this year, bringing together athletes, coaches, volunteers, and supporters for an evening of celebration and recognition.
Held in a vibrant and uplifting atmosphere, the event showcased the very best of the community, honouring those who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, performance, and commitment over the past year and beyond. From emerging talents to seasoned competitors and dedicated volunteers, award winners reflected the depth of passion and hard work across all levels.
The ceremony not only highlighted individual excellence but also recognised the collective effort behind the scenes. Volunteers, officials, and organisers were praised for their invaluable contributions, ensuring another successful year both on and off the field.
One of the standout aspects of the evening was the strong sense of unity and pride shared by everyone in attendance. The event served as a reminder of how far the organisation has come, while also looking ahead to an exciting future.
Lord Lieutenant for Falkirk and Stirling area, Charlie Wallace had this to say about the event:
“What a tremendous evening it was last night! Thank you very much indeed for allowing
me to be part of such a wonderful community event. It was great to see the volunteers
and talented sportspeople being celebrated in such a fashion. I was very much left
with the impression that Scottish Archery is in good hands: it is vibrant, engaging and so
community-focused - something that in this day and age is just so important. I felt very honoured to have presented the Community Club of the Year award to Mull and Iona Archers.”
A huge well done to all the winners on the evening.
Winners
Young Member of the Year: Abigail Henderson and William Anderson
Coach of the Year: Ian Heywood
Inclusion Club of the Year: Lasswade Archery Club and Largs Archery Club
Official of the Year: Frank Schallmoser and Curtis Hirst
Spirit of Archery Award: Fiona Hirst
Volunteer Recognition: Keith Radigan, Gilbert Jamieson, Anne Imrie, Malcolm Alexandar, Raymond Henderson, Scottish Archery Records Subgroup: Joshua McMillan, Linda Dallas, Robyn Geddes and Joan Smith, James Clark, Ross Morrison and Allan Winter
Community Club of the Year: Mull and Iona Archers
Archer of the Year: Nathan Macqueen
Hall of Fame Inductees: Richard Vallis and Nathan Macqueen
The information pack from the evening can be found here: 2026 AAC - Info Booklet
Thoughts from guests:
"Absolutely fantastic evening surrounded with some of the greatest within the Scottish Archery Community. The night ran smoothly and the food element added a nice touch to the evening"
"A very wholesome and heart warming evening. The food was very enjoyable and the speakers were brilliant. Really enjoyed the evening"
"It was a truly wonderful and very moving evening. What a lovely and inclusive evening"
As the evening concluded, attendees left not only with well-deserved accolades, but with renewed motivation for the year ahead—setting the stage for even greater achievements to come.
With thanks to keynote speakers Victoria Barby and Simon Needham, and for Lord Lieutenant Charlie Wallace for supporting our event. With thanks also to partners and award sponsors Life Fit Wellness and Red Frog Archery. With thanks to all guests for making the evening celebrations special.
Again thanks to Dave Lee for selection of excellent photos, view them here.