The National Gamekeepers' Organisation have awarded eighteen year-old Lewis Steward, originally from Doncaster, the Frank Jenkins Memorial Trophy in recognition of his achievements, in recognition of his achievements as a game management student at Newton Rigg College, and at his work placements.
The award, which is sponsored by the outdoor clothing brand Musto, is given to the top game keeping student in the country each year, as chosen by a panel of judges. The award recognises the student who shows 'outstanding practical and theoretical skills and has the ability to be an ambassador for his or her profession.' Now in its eighth year, the award was created by the family of the late Frank Jenkins, whose gamekeeping career spanned six decades.
In a ceremony at the British Shooting Show, Liam Bell, Chairman of the NGO, presented Lewis with the Frank Jenkins Memorial Trophy. Lewis also received a new Musto Highland Gore-tex Ultra Lite suit as well as an engraved tankard from the NGO National Committee, together with a special gift from Frank Jenkins’ son and daughter.
At the presentation, Liam Bell said:
When we were judging the competition, it was very clear that Lewis was a shining star and that he was a very worthy winner of this award. Although he does not come from a gamekeeping background and is relatively young, his determination and passion for the job have marked him out as an exceptionally high achieving student. He certainly has a very promising career ahead of him and he will undoubtedly be a credit to the industry.
Reacting to his win Lewis, said:
I am thrilled to have won this Award and I would like to thank the NGO and Musto for encouraging younger people to enter the profession. I would also like to thank Newton Rigg College for all their support and encouragement. I have really enjoyed learning and improving my skills throughout my course with them and I now look forward to establishing my career as a professional gamekeeper.
Sam Riley-Gunn, who is a lecturer at Newton Rigg College, described Lewis as glowing report:
" one of the best practical gamekeeping students" he has ever taugh in 12 years at the college. He also highlighted Lewis's drive and leadership skills.
We look forward to seeing how Lewis's career progresses - we hear that he has already had several job offers from estates - and we'll keep an eye out for him.
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