Party Awards Autumn 2026

The Belinda Eyre-Brook Award - Tina Perkins

Awarded to someone who represents the essence of our community politics, Tina has previously run both Tim Farron's and Lisa Smart's campaigns, and more recently helped the local council group take over Stockport this year.

The Dadabhai Naoroji Award - Borough of Brent Liberal Democrats

Brent Liberal Democrats are recognised for their commitment to greater diversity in the party. From no seats in 2018, to 11 today, they found candidates from diverse backgrounds and, even better, got them elected!

The award was collected by Virginia Bonham-Carter (Chair) and Councillor Anton Georgiou on behalf of the Party.

The Harriet Smith Distinguished Service Award - Gary Glover

Awarded to someone who has never sought elected office themselves, but shown great commitment and service, Gary has been at the heart of his local party for over 30 years, helping us take back power in Southwark, a council which we now co-run, and putting us in shape to hopefully win back Bermondsey too.

The Patsy Calton Award - Ruth Dombey

This award recognises the brilliant women in our party who have made a real change to the lives of those they represent and is judged by Lib Dem Women. Ruth has led our party to victories in Sutton, mentored many amazing councillors, and supported diverse candidates at every turn.

Donna Harris (Chair of Lib Dem Women) joined Josh on stage to present the award.

The Penhaligon Award - Taunton and Wellington Liberal Democrats

Awarded to a local party that has grown the most and set the standard for what can be achieved locally, Taunton and Wellington now number in the hundreds and their campaign for a long-awaited maternity unit received a special mention at Prime Minister's Questions.

The award was collected by Virginia Murray (Membership Officer) on behalf of the Party.

The President’s Award - Kevin Lang

This year there are not one but two winners of the President's Award - a sign of the brilliant work our Members are delivering across the country!

Kevin has helped elect countless MPs, MSPs, and councillors, playing a crucial role in our huge Holyrood wins earlier this year.

The President's Award - Robin Brown

Since joining the party ten years ago, Robin made a huge difference, transforming Hampton Wick from one of Richmond's most marginal wards into one of our strongest, serving as Lead Member for Finance, chairing the campaigns that sent Munira Wilson to Parliament, and helping deliver victories across London and Surrey.

Robin sadly passed away earlier this year - he leaves behind a powerful legacy that this award rightly celebrates.

Munira Wilson collected the award on behalf of Robin.