Stamp Active Competition Results
Many new names were among those who entered the Stamp Active competitions for 2014, and the judges were particularly impressed with the originality shown by many of the entrants. As a result, As a result, the judges were able to award no fewer than five Golds.
The entries will be on display at Spring Stampex. The competition, organised by the Stamp Active Network, is kindly sponsored by The Great Britain Philatelic Society and Stanley Gibbons Ltd. The judging was undertaken by Brian Asquith, John Davies and Richard West. The Royal Philatelic Society London kindly provided the facilities for the judging.
Main Awards
The Kidstamps Cup: Lucy Hobbs – What is Great About Australia
Best entry in Class B: Lucy Hobbs – What is Great About Australia
Best entry in Class C: Robyn Archibald – The Progress of Medical Science
Best entry in Class D: Rachel Moore – The Ins and Outs of Energy
Best Group entry: Neyland Community School – The Food We Eat
Schools Trophy: Doonfoot Primary School
The Entries
Class B (aged 12 and 13)
Lucy Hobbs – What is Great About Australia: Gold, plus Kidstamps Cup and Best in Class
Holly Mayhew – Birds and their Habitats: Silver-gilt
Class C (aged 10 and 11 years)
Robyn Archibald – The Progress of Medical Science: Gold, plus Best in Class
Sophie Cameron – All about Film: Silver-gilt
Jessica Drake – Animals that Help Us: Silver-bronze
Stephanie Hay – By the Pond: Gold
Amelia Russell – A Flair for Fashion: Gold
Samantha Steele – Parrot Parade: Silver-gilt
Class D (aged under 10 years)
Bronwyn Dunlop – Under the Sea: Silver-gilt
Neil Foster – On the Buses: Silver-gilt
Amber Edgar – Football made Easy: Silver-bronze
Maggie Glendinning – Some Aspects of Women’s Gymnastics: Silver
Rosie Glendinning – Seen from the Shore: Silver
Alice Good – Household Pets: Bronze
Ffion John – Our Queen and Her Family: Silver-bronze
Cameron McIndoe – Cool Insects: Silver
Gabriella McNaughton – Songs for Christmas: Bronze
Seren Mitchell – The Benefits of Sport: Bronze
Rachel Moore – The Ins and Outs of Energy: Gold, plus Best in Class
Group Entry
Neyland Community School – The Food We Eat: Silver, plus Group Trophy