The evening was all about recognising effort, commitment, improvement and excellence – not just medals and rankings, but the people who make our sport what it is.
Athletes, coaches, volunteers, families – the room told the story of Scottish Tenpin Bowling.
Part 1
The first part of the night recognised performance and achievement in our sport
Ranking Champion Awards
This award was determined by the athlete at the top of the rankings at the end of the membership year (Aug).
| 2024 | Ladies/Girls | Men/Boys |
| Youths | Sarah Scott/Isla Claxton | Thomas Carver |
| Adults | Tania Yusaf | Chris Thomson-Nairne |
| Seniors | Gwen Colquhoun | Bernie Matthews |
| 2025 | ||
| Youths | Sarah Scott | Ben Wallace |
| Adults | Alison Williamson | Steven Gill |
| Seniors | Gwen Colquhoun | Andy Gillespie |
Athlete Excellence Award
These awards were decided by the lead coaches – the athletes selected had demonstrated that their impact goes beyond results – it recognises performance, attitude and giving back to the sport for those around them.
| 2024 | Brian Gillespie |
| 2025 | Euan Coote |
Hall of Fame
The STB Hall of Fame award
Our inaugural inductees into the STB Hall of Fame were those who have won European or World medals for Scotland. This is since 1995 when Scotland became an independent federation.
| Steven Gill |
| Andy Gillespie |
| Alan Keddie |
| Frank Lindsay |
| Bernie Matthews |
| Mhari Shaw |
Part 2
This part celebrated improvement and commitment as well as recognising people those who have given back to our sport and community
Most Improved Awards
The most improved awards were determined by the improvement in average when comparing the average at the end of the membership year against where they ended the previous year (true average/all games)
| 2024 | Ladies/Girls | Men/Boys |
| Youths | Orla Anderson | Arran Smith |
| Adults | Rebecca Daniels | Matthew Crossan |
| Seniors | Joan Taylor | Noel Murphy |
| 2025 | ||
| Youths | Ali Robertson | Harry Beveridge |
| Adults | Alison Williamson | David Waite (jnr) |
| Seniors | Moira Nairne | Billy Gill |
Special Recognition Awards
The special recognition awards celebrate those who have given their time, commitment and dedication to the Scottish Tenpin Bowling.
STB Volunteer of the Year
Volunteer (coach, manager or fundraiser) who has given their time, service or expertise to STB during this year and made an impact
| 2024 | Tracy Crossan |
| 2025 | Chris Carver |
STB Outstanding Contribution Award
Athlete or volunteer / coach who has made an impact in this year
| Winner | Rebecca Robertson |
STB Lasting Legacy Award
Volunteer or athlete who may no longer be active in the sport however their legacy has had a lasting impact on STB
| Winner | Maureen & Archie Neil |
STB Lifetime Commitment Award
Athlete or volunteer who has contributed to STB for many years and is still active
| 2024 | Shiela Chalmers |
| 2025 | Eddie Bear |
