Gorseth Kernow Council Awards /
Piwasow Konsel an Orsedh Kernow, 2009

The Awards are presented by the Grand Bard at the Open Gorseth.

Piwasow a res gans Bardh Meur dhe'n Orsedh Ygor.

Gorseth Council Awards



Hanaf Frank Pascoe I
Piwas res dhe berson yowynk rag kolonekter hag ervirans stowt erbyn let.
Frank Pascoe Cup I
Awarded to a young person for courage and determination in the face of handicap.

Kelly Pritchard : Saltash – Always positive – made a bold decision to go to school – enjoys life and is a wonderful “ambassador for disabled people”.

Hanaf Frank Pascoe II
Piwas res dhe berson yowynk rag kolonekter hag ervirans stowt erbyn let.
Frank Pascoe Cup II
Awarded to a young person for courage and determination in the face of handicap.

Ellie Libby : Looe – Enjoys school when she is able to attend, but has no movement nor means of expressing thoughts and feelings, but parents detect a “twinkle”.

Skoos Kowethas Kernewek a Loundres
Rag gonis dres eghen dhe Gernow ha dhe dus Kernewek.
London Cornish Association Shield
For outstanding services to Cornwall and Cornish people.

Sir John Trelawny – Baronet (posthumously received by his son Sir John) - A very active Past President of L.C.A. – developed “virtual L.C.A.”, Family History, wrote many books – deeply moved by the award, but sadly passed away soon after receiving the news.

Medal Bras Map Trevethan
Rag gonis dhe Gernow gans nebonan usi ow triga yn-mes a Gernow.
The Paul Smales Medallion
For services to Cornwall by someone living outside Cornwall.

Jean Harry : New Zealand – Originally from Penzance – maintains records throughout N.Z. and links via the L.C.A. network – leads prayers, sings in Cornish and teaches Cornish Cookery.

Werison an Gannas
Rag avonsyans a Gernow tramor.
The Ambassador’s Trophy
For the promotion of Cornwall Overseas.
(Not awarded in 2009) : n.b. A second Paul Smales Medallion:

Chris Dunkerley – Kevrenor : Maker of Links – presented by the L.C.A. Here in person this year as a family man who has nurtured his love for Cornwall in his own family for over twenty years, and has been an inspiration throughout the Diaspora.

Aventuryans Kernow
Rag kowlwrians dres eghen yn Kernow gans nebonan usi ow tiskwedhes dallethieth ha drehedhes sewena.
Cornwall Enterprise
For outstanding achievement in Cornwall by someone showing initiative and attaining success.

Mr Harold Rosevear: Porthpean – For his donation of a parcel of land on his Porthpean Farm, and his support for the fund-raising, which has enabled the Cornwall Children’s Hospice to be developed.

Attent Dres Eghen
Rag kowlwrians kernewek dres eghen a dhendil aswonnans keswlasek.
Exceptional Endeavour
For an outstanding Cornish achievement meriting international recognition.

Pete Goss: Torpoint – Successfully arrived in Australia to a heroes’ welcome with his intrepid crew, after a commemorative 12,000 mile voyage in the ‘Spirit of Mystery’ from Newlyn to Melbourne by seven Cornish fishermen 154 years ago.

Piwasow Ilow / Music Awards

Skoos an Orsedh
Rag gonis dres eghen dhe ilow yn Kernow.
Music Shield
For outstanding services to music in Cornwall.

Paul Comeau : Truro – For 25 years an inspirational leader – versatile, interpretational – a musical authority, composer, piano teacher and organist..

Hanaf Sampson Hosking
Piwas res dhe ganoryon aga honan a oes.
Sampson Hosking Cup
Awarded to senior solo singers.

Margaret Bird : Mawnan Smith – "Charming people for 40 years" as a wonderful soprano – soloist, choir member and guest speaker at many concerts.

Hanaf Kowethas Kernewek a Bournemouth
Rag Bagas Ilow an Gwella.
Bournemouth Cornish Association Cup
For the Best Music Group

Vocal Group Keltique -Looe : Musical Director : Danny Gill - Formally The St. Piran Singers – founded by Danny in 2006 – the group has taken Cornish music over the Tamar and down to Cape Cornwall as well as places in between – "distinctly Cornish"!

Werison Menestrouthi Brest
Brass Band Trophy

Lostwithiel Town Band – Musical Director : Denzil Stephens with Junior Band Teacher : Jane Whitehead - In recent years have had a difficult time – losing players for various reasons, but won their section in the West of England Festival and have a thriving Junior Band all under eleven and making a good impression.

Skoos Treverva
Rag kennerth a wrians-ilow gans tus yowynk.
Treverva Shield
For the encouragement of music-making by young people.

Livewire – Saltash : Co-ordinator – Andy Rance - Admirable – entertaining, wonderful, energetic, versatile – the youngsters sing in Cornish and have recently produced a C.D. Their website is incredible!

Krows Cornwhylen
Rag gwariow ilow a syns ynna neppyth kryjek.
Cornwhylen Cross
For musical performances which include a religious element

Philip Taylor - Saltash. Attended Saltash Wesley as a child, singing in the choir, learning the piano and organ – appointed Church organist at 22 and is still there 38 years later!


Holyer An Gof Awards 2009

Holyer An Gof


  • Class 1 - Cornish Language Publications
    Winner: Kesva an Tavas Kernewek. Pascon agan Arluth. Ray Edwards.
    Highly Commended : MAGA. Tales from Porth. Will Coleman.
    Highly Commended : Noonvares Press. Steren an Kolyn Kernow. Ann Trevenen Jenkin.

  • Class 2 - Children's books
    Winner: Matador Press. Balaclava Boy. Richard Parkyn.

  • Class 3 - Mainly illustrations
    Winner: Sansom. Newlyn Copper. Daryl Bennett & Colin Pill.
    Highly Commended: Wren Gallery. Joan Gillchrest. Gill Mitchell.

  • Class 4 - Adult fiction (novels & short stories)
    Winner: none.
    Highly Commended: Scryfa, vol 11. editor Simon Parker.
    Highly Commended: Trevennick Books. Three Camels. D.C. Bourne.
    Commended: Cornish Hillside Publications. Busy Earth. Alan Kent & Gage McKinney.



  • Class 5 - Adult Poetry & Drama
    Winner: Scryfa. Under a Cornish Sky. Simon Parker.
    Highly Commended: Boutle - Tin Violin. Alan Kent.
    Highly Commended: Lyonesse Press - Druid Offsetting. Alan Kent.

  • Class 6 - Non-fiction (Study of a locality)
    Winner: Heligan Gardens. Lost Gardens, Lost Gardeners. Candy Smit.
    Highly Commended: Beavers Press - Trelawne Book 1600. Sir John Trelawny.
    Highly Commended: History Press - Cornwall at War. Elizabeth Hotten.
    Commended: Bloomsbury. Great Western Beach. Emma Smith.

  • Class 7 - Non-fiction (Cornwall & Worldwide)
    Joint Winner: Boutle. Silvanus Trevail. Ronald Perry & Hazel Harradence.
    Joint Winner: Truran. That Bloody Woman by John Hall.
    Highly Commended: Palores Publications. Coping with Disabilities. Frank Symons.
    Highly Commended: Patten Press. A Passion for Nature. Deirdre Dare & Melissa Hardie.
    Highly Commended: Gorseth Kernow. Gorseth Kernow - What it is & What it Does. Rod Lyon.
    Commended: Alison Hodge. Wildflowers of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly; Birds of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly; Exploring the Cornish Coast. David Chapman.(Taken as one entry)
    Commended: St Agnes Museum Trust. The search for the Lady Agnes. Roger Radcliffe.

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  • Holyer an Gof Trophy:
    Boutle. Silvanus Trevail. Ronald Perry & Hazel Harradence.

  • Literary Award:
    Boutle. Cornubia's Son. Derek Williams.

  • Waterstones Award:
    Truran. Devoran and its River. Ralph & Marie Bird.


Ann Trevenen Jenkin, An Gernyk, Leedstown, Hayle TR27 6BA.
Chair of Holyer an Gof Committee. Tel: 2.
Email:

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