Presented each year for achievement in the previous calendar year.
The trophy will normally be awarded for the longest straight line flight made in a foot launched hang glider by a member of the BHPA. The flight is to start in the UK
However, in any year in which the longest distance claimed is less than the award distance of the previous year, the trophy shall, for one year , be awarded for exceptional services to British Hang Gliding. The distance clock is then reset.
This rule, for special circumstances, has and can be overridden
Anne Welch, with sculptor and creator Alan Franking
Presidents Trophy Winners
2014
Ben Philpott
158.13km
2013
Pete Coad
Services
2012
Carl Wallbank
276km
2011
Carl Wallbank
196km
2010
John Aldridge
Services
2009
Bruce Kavanhagh
201km
2008
Angus Pinkerton
Services
2007
Gordon Rigg
239km
2006
Henry Blackshaw
202km
2005
Simon Ferrier
162km
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