Winner for 2011: Nikolas SL Fordham, Chivas Brothers Ltd - Southern Section

Presentation/Prize:
The winner receives a £500 cheque from the Worshipful Company of Distillers (WCD). An engraved quaiche is supplied by the IBD/Scottish Section. The award is presented at the Scottish Section annual dinner.

Eligibility/Parameters:
This award is open to all candidates taking the Dipl.Distil, and awarded to the candidate with the highest average marks completing all three modules (not necessarily in the same year). The Board of Examiners are responsible for selecting the winner, based on examination results.

Most Recent Recipients:
2010: Elaine Harrison & Darryl McNally, both Old Bushmills Distillery Co Ltd - joint winners
2009: Aaron Charles Frederick Flaherty, Diageo, Scotland - Scottish Section
2008: Tracey Whyte, Diageo Global Supply, UK - Scottish Section
2007: Brendan McCarron, Diageo Global Supply, UK - Scottish Section
2006: Brian Nation, Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard, Ireland - Irish Sectoin