Field Mycology Award

The Field Mycology Award recognises those who have contributed to the advancement of British field mycology. Recipients will have contributed significantly to one or more conservational, taxonomic, recording or educational activities. This may include: regularly leading field events or workshops; writing extensively or lecturing widely about fungal conservation or identification of fungi; contributing significantly to fungal recording or conservation and other similar achievements.

The award is presented at BMS meeting or foray and may take the form of a gift or monetary award.

Making a nomination

Nominees may be drawn from any nation and need not be members of the BMS.  Nominees must be proposed and seconded by two current BMS Members, supported by a brief statement and / or CV describing their achievement. Nominations should be sent by email to admin@britmycolsoc.info and will be forwarded to the BMS Field Mycology & Conservation Committee for consideration.

Past recipients include:

  • Brian Spooner (2023)
  • Brian Douglas (2021)
  • Paul Kirk (2020)
  • The Welsh Rust Group (2019)
  • Roy Watling (2018)
  • Geoffrey Kibby (2015)