Eisteddfod Awards
The Jersey Eisteddfod recognises exceptional contributions from members and others through the presentation of annual awards at the beginning of each Annual General Meeting
A top award, presented to a committee member for outstanding service to the Jersey Eisteddfod
The Jersey Eisteddfod Special Service Award, is designed for those people who have significantly contributed to the success of the Jersey Eisteddfod over a number of years
The Paperweight Award is designed for people, unconnected to the Jersey Eisteddfod but who have significantly contributed to its success
A top award for a person, not on a committee, who has gone the extra mile in their service for the Jersey Eisteddfod
The Black Horse
Peter Shaw was awarded the Black Horse for his longstanding work looking after the Trophy Records
and creative and development work on the Jersey Eisteddfod website
The Alan Le Breton Award for Excellence
Judith Bennett was awarded the Alan Le Breton Award for Excellence
for longstanding support in many areas of the Jersey Eisteddfod
Jersey Eisteddfod Special Service Award
Brian Vibert and Françouais Le Maistre were awarded a JESSA for their many years of hard work in the Jerriais Section
Paperweight
Collette Bisson, Joy Thomson and Jane Blackie were awarded a Paperweight
for their much appreciated support of the Jersey Eisteddfod
British and International Federation of Festivals Long-Service Awards
25 Years Service
Presented to Sandra Mathew
Presented to Brian Vibert
The Black Horse
The Black Horse is the top award, presented for outstanding Service to the Jersey Eisteddfod.
Year
2026
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1999
1998
1997
1996
Winner
Section / Area
Peter Shaw
Michael Blackie
Jill Bartholomew
Sue de Gruchy
Colin Ireson
Nicola Robinson
Anthony Scott Warren
Judith Bennett
Judy Gardener
Jean Roche
Elisabeth Perchard
Lola Garvin
Lesley Curgenven
Joan Tapley
Emily Snell
Sandra Mathew
Amy Luce
Pat Sabey
Michel Dubras
Philippa Romeril
Anne-Marie Willing
Pauline de Ste Croix
Nicholas Cuttiford
Eileen Le Sueur
Daryl Rennolds
Sue Lissenden
Anthony Scott Warren
Marion Baldock
Anthony Le Sueur
Christine Burman
Michelle Le Herrisier
Trophies and Website
Vice President
Handwriting & Calligraphy
Music
Jèrriais
Friends
Jèrriais
Steward
Adult & Youth Art & Craft
Floral Art
Needlework and Textile Art
French
Photography
Jèrriais
Special
Dance
Music
English Speech & Drama
VC; ES&D; Floral Art; Trophies; Photography
Floral Art
Dance; Trophies
Music
Admin
Jèrriais
English Speech & Drama
Admin
Jèrriais
Supporter
Admin
Needlework & Textile Art
English Speech & Drama
The Alan Le Breton Award for Excellence
The Alan Le Breton Trophy for Excellence is a top award for a person, not on a committee, who has gone the extra mile in their service for the Jersey Eisteddfod
Year
2026
Winner
Judith Bennett
Section / Area
Support in many areas
The JESSA
The JESSA, the Jersey Eisteddfod Special Service Award, is designed for those people who have significantly contributed to the success of the Jersey Eisteddfod over a number of years
Year
2026
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1999
1998
1997
1996
1995
1994
Winner
Section / Area
Françouais Le Maistre
Brian Vibert
Sarah Jane Jones
Agata Boors
Sue Chipperfield
Iris Fritz
Pam Laurens
Paul Anderson
Tim Barnett
Julie McLoughlin
Jefferson Randles
Winston Le Brun
Gill Himayakanthan
Kath Le Maistre
Vivienne Armstrong
Marianne Sargent
Not Awarded
Susan Bone
Anthony Scott Warren
Jane Le Sueur
Not Awarded
Monica Noel
Gloria Roscouet
Ruth Labey
Nicola Robinson
Helen Racjan
Roselle Sutherland
Angela Luce
Peter Ward
Jenny Gill
John Grimshaw
Sandra Le Vesconte
Anne Herrod
Judy Gardener
Colin Ireson
Heather Le Maistre
Jean Shiels
Rowland Heaven
Patricia Holt
Sue Russel
Peter Shaw
Lesley Curgenven
Lola Garvin
Lesley Liston
Sandra Mathew
Elisabeth Perchard
Shirley Groombridge
Daphne Macready
Mary Parslow
Jean Roche
Mary Walledge
Brian & Joyce Gilbert
Ray Banks
Jane Mallet
Dennis Shaw
Sue de Gruchy
Sonia Hamon
Wilma Allan
Gladys Dunell
Simonne Bridge
Elinor McFadden
Rosemary Millow
Catherine Chalinot
John Taylor
Vic Tucker
Mitch Couriard
Lucille Dethan
Betty Bullock
Jennie Le Sueur
Joan Tapley
Pat Dubras
Gillian Thomas
Christine Hamon
Janine Hebden
Pat Le Breton
Amelia Perchard
Jack Petty
John Duffield
Peter le Liard
Laurie Huelin
Guy Le Sueur
Roselle Baker
Betty Massip de Turville
Ann Whelan
Maureen de Gruchy
Annette Perkins
Roy Picot
Mary Beale
Charles Carrel
Sue Chin
Vera Chevalier
Edward Noel MBE
Eileen Senior
Florence Le Cornu
Amy Luce
Kenneth Renault
Margot Du Feu
Arthur Mauger
Rosa (Freda) Amy
Robert Tilling
Jèrriais
Jèrriais
English, Speech and Drama
Modern Languages – Polish
Trophies & Music
Modern Languages – German
Catering, Creative Arts
Adult & Youth Art & Craft
Secondary Art & Craft
English, Speech & Drama
Secondary Art & Craft
Jèrriais
Floral Art
Needlework & Textile Art
Music
Jèrriais
—
Needlework & Textile Art
Jèrriais
Music
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Dance
Floral Art
English Speech & Drama
Friends
Dance
English Speech & Drama
Music
Adult & Youth Art & Craft
Primary Art
Trophies; ES&D from 2011
Floral Art
Jèrriais
Adult & Youth Art & Craft
Jèrriais
Needlework & Textile Art
Music
Music; Vice-President
Needlework & Textile Art
Floral Art
Trophies
Photography
French
Handwriting
Dance
Needlework & Textile Art
English Speech & Drama
Special (Jèrriais)
English Speech & Drama
Floral Art
Dance
Special (Jèrriais)
Adult & Youth Art & Craft
Needlework & Textile Art
Floral Art
Music
English Speech & Drama
Primary Art
Needlework & Textile Art
Needlework & Textile Art
Floral Art
Music
Adult & Youth Art & Craft
Music
Photography
Youth Art
ES&D; Floral Art
Primary Art
English Speech & Drama
Jèrriais
English Speech & Drama
English Speech & Drama
Music
Dance
French; Trophies
Jèrriais
Adult & Youth Art & Craft
Steward
Backstage
Jèrriais
Dance
Music
English Speech & Drama
English Speech & Drama
Floral Art
Dance
Music
Needlework & Textile Art
Music
Secondary Art
Admin
Dance
English Speech & Drama
Music
Music
Handwriting
Music
Photography
Music
Secondary Art
Paperweight
The Paperweigh is designed for people, unconnected to the Jersey Eisteddfod but who have significantly contributed to its success
Year
2026
2025
2024
2023
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2011
2010
2010
2009
2009
2008
2008
2007
2006
2006
2005
2005
2004
2004
2003
2003
2002
2001
2001
2001
2000
2000
2000
1999
1999
1999
1999
1998
1997
1997
1996
1996
1995
1995
1994
1994
Winner
Collette Bisson
Jane Blackie
Joy Thomson
None Awarded
Vas Anderson
Valentine Aitken
Ron Perchard
None Awarded
None Awarded
None Awarded
None Awarded
Annie Pope
None Awarded
None Awarded
Annette Le Riche
None Awarded
None Awarded
John Reynel
Robin Le Boutillier
Carole Martin
Nicholas Cabot MBE
Mim Poingdestre
Judith Bennett
Collette Quin
Liz Farnon
Eileen Fortun
Joanna Nelson
Christopher Bacon
Sue Le Cheminant
Thomas Hamon
Fort Regent (Colin Stanier)
Steven Edwards (Laffoley-Edwards)
RJA&HS (James Godfrey)
Emily Snell
John Burns
Deutsche Bank
Ann Chamier
Diane Richardson
Jersey Brewery
Connétable R Le Brocq (St Helier)
Sister Pascaline
Luigi Ortelli
June Boleat
Margaret Hobbs
Juliana O’Ficheli
John Shield
Elizabeth Le Gal
Helvetia House (Ann Atkinson)
James Horsfall
Rev. Malcolm Beale
Jersey Arts Trust
Patrick Freely
Barry Sylvester
Paula Cummings
Lloyds Bank (David Watkins)
Section / Area
Festival of Creative Arts
General Support of the Jersey Eisteddfod
Festival of Creative Arts
Adult & Youth Art & Craft
Photography
Festival
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Primary Art & Craft
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Special
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—
Supporter
Special (ES&D)
Special
Supporter
Supporter Music
Steward
Special
Special
Special
Special (Music)
Special (Music)
Special
Special
Special
Special
Special
Special
Supporter
Sponsor
Special (Music)
Special
Special
Special
Special
Special
Special
Special
Special
Special
Primary Art
Special
Music
Special
Sponsor
Admin
Special
Special
Sponsor