Our Awards and Awardees

Recognising the vital contribution of our members, and others working within botany.

Find out more about these awards, and view awardees from previous years.

Fringed Water Lily (Nymphoides peltata)

Honorary Member Award

The highest recognition the Society can bestow on an individual.

Perennial Knawel (Scleranthus perennis ssp prostratus)

Presidents' Award

Acknowledging the most useful contributions to the study of botany in a year.

Bee orchid (Ophrys apifera)

Outstanding Contributions Awards

Recognising the many people that do exceptional things to support and enthuse their fellow botanists.

Dandelion (Taraxacum), Huddersfield

Vice-County Recorder Emeritus

Longstanding Vice-County Recorders.

Meadow Clary (Salvia pratensis)

Nominations process (for members)

How to nominate fellow members for recognition, and future BSBI Presidents.

Sea Campion (Silene uniflora)

Nominations, Awards & Governance Committee

Overseeing candidates, recognition and equality.