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Since the early days of the Society, we have actively sought to encourage both amateurs and the young with regards to entomology. 1977 saw the inception of our first award, The Ansorge Bequest, and currently seven awards are now available annually.

The Ansorge Bequest
The Ansorge Bequest is named after Sir Eric Ansorge CSI CIE. This award was first given in 1977, following a bequest to the Society from Sir Eric Ansorge. It is given for the best entomological exhibit by a junior member at our Annual Exhibition and Trade Fair in October. At the present time the award is £60. The award is presented at the exhibition, and notification of the award appears shortly thereafter in the Bug Club Magazine. Previous winners of the Ansorge Bequest.
The Bradford Award
The Bradford Award is named after Eric Bradford. The award started in 2005 and is given for the best entomological exhibit at our Annual Exhibition and Trade Fair by an adult member of the Society. The award is the sum of £100. Previous winners of the Bradford Award.
The Colin Smith Award
The Colin Smith Award is named after Professor Colin Smith. The award started in 2007 and was given for the best entomological exhibit at our Northern Exhibition by an adult member of the Society. Previous winners of the Colin Smith Award.
The Cribb Award
The Cribb Award is named after Peter Cribb. The award is presented for outstanding contributions to insect conservation. The award is open to all persons permanently resident in the UK, who must be nominated by at least two individuals who are not individuals of their immediate family. The award and certificate are presented at our AGM in April. List of winners of the Cribb Award.
The Gardiner Award
The Gardiner Award is named after Brian Gardiner. This is an annual award for the best article by a Bug Club member to appear in the Bug Club Magazine. The award, and certificate, is usually presented at the AGM of the Society which takes place in April each year. List of winners of the Gardiner Award.
The Hammond Award
The Hammond Award is named after Cyril O Hammond. The award is given annually, in the sum of £100, for the best article to appear in The Bulletin written by a member of the Society, based upon the subject of British invertebrates. The award, and certificate, is usually presented at the AGM of the Society which takes place in April each year. List of winners of the Hammond Award.
The Tesch Award
The Tesch Award is named after Leonard Tesch. This was an annual award for the best Junior Exhibit in the Northern Exhibition. List of winners of the Tesch Award.
Grant Scheme
The society also has a grant scheme, the grant may be given for projects of an entomological nature, such as a conservation project or study. Further details of the grant scheme are available.