Martin Broom Memorial Trophy
Conditions for Entry
The idea for this memorial trophy competition was put forward by founder Chairman David Broad at the AGM in 2013. He subsequently kindly donated the cup which is awarded to the winner on an annual basis. The cup was made in 1934, the year that Martin Broom was born.
Basic Rules
The trophy will be available for award on an annual basis. The award will be presented at the Annual General Meeting, as a result of which, submissions and nominations will need to be made available by the end of August each year. It will be granted to an individual BOC member or group that has, during the previous 12 months, made a special contribution to promoting, reporting on or supporting the use of Broom boats. Criteria for submissions are deliberately made broad enough to ensure that any member of the Club can participate. The first award was made at the 2015 AGM.
Possible Types of Entry
Because of the need to publish entries on the web-site, evidence must be available in a permanent form – text, photographs, illustrations or recordings. Possible submissions might include:
- A log highlighting good use of a Broom boat by virtue of cruising range or accomplishment
- Photos/illustrations of an event or situation involving Broom boats
- A record of a talk / presentation about an aspect Broom boat(s) or their use
- A video featuring a Broom boat
- A particularly informative Sweeping Statements article
- Production of materials supporting Broom boating (ranging from charts, equipment design, instructional tips etc.)
- An account of a restoration project of a Broom boat
- A number of forum responses of particular merit
- Organisation of, or assisting at, activities organised for BOC members.
Who can enter?
Allowing any and all of the above to be considered ensures that any member can participate in some way or another. However, members of the committee might be considered to have an unfair advantage, so they are barred from entering.
Nominations or Submissions
Any BOC member may make a submission or put forward a nomination for consideration by the judges.
Judgement Criteria
Criteria include qualities such as the extent to which an entry:
- promotes the unique qualities of the marque;
- helps the greatest number of owners;
- shows the greatest originality;
- is particularly well-presented
- is of the widest interest to members.
Re-awarding the trophy
In the interests of fairness, the same person or group should not be allowed to monopolise the event. It should not be awarded to a person or group for a similar entry within 3 years of its previous award.
Feedback
To benefit those aspiring to future success, the reasons for making an award need to be explained in writing.
Ownership
The winner takes possession of the trophy until the next AGM, but it remains the property and responsibility of the BOC. Each year, the name of the winner (or winning group) will be recorded on a plinth associated with the trophy.
In the event that no award is made in a particular year, the trophy should be returned to the custody of the Chairman.
Dissemination
In order for the entries to be of the greatest value to members, the submissions (or a summary thereof) are posted on the web site and you can see a selection of recent winners here.
2021-2022 winners Keith and Carole Rowe
Eastern region members Keith and Carole organised a fabulous and well attended meet in Naarden which promoted membership of the club and ownership of Broom boats in the European re
2018 – 2019 winner Chris Knight
Chris Knight of the Thames Region describes his 900 mile trip from the Thames via Paris to Lyon and back.
2017 – 2018 Winner Bill Moses
Bill Moses of the South East Region writes a detailed history of Broom Boats, as helmed by Martin Broom MBE
2016 – 2017 winners Peter & Elaine Ward
Peter and Elaine Ward of the Eastern Region present a photographic record of their experience as new members of the Broom Owners Club
2015-2016 winners Anthony & Margaret Barber
Eastern Region members Anthony and Margaret Barber recount over 30 years of Broom ownership in a photographic log
2014-2015 winners Peter & Gill Pitcher
Channel Islands members Peter and Gill Pitcher detail their ideal boat Broom 425 Seawolf