MHGC Most Improved
John King Memorial
John Alfred King died in a hang gliding accident at Long Mynd on Sunday 10th February 1980. To know John was to like him. As a Club Coach and Committee member he worked tirelessly for the Malvern Club, and also as Secretary of the Midland Federation. He gave illustrated talks, and films on hang gliding, and was one of the sport's keenest disciples. Always trying to educate the public, anywhere any time. From an evening with the WI to a Rotary luncheon, or just sitting in his famous Sherpa van on the hill. His wit, boundless energy and enthusiasm will be sadly missed by all who new him.
The John King award goes to the pilot who has, in the opinion of the Committee, shown most improvement in his or her flying skills during the previous season.
2022 Ewan Mayson
2021 Agi Zaborowska
2020 (No award - Covid)
2019 Richard Darling
2018 Steve Ashley
2017 Richard Darling
2016 Tim Crow
2015 Sam Price
2014 Gavin Ramsay
2013 Richard Darling
2012 Richard Darling
2011 Tony Wilkinson
2010 Ian Price
2009 Stuart Mayson
2008 John Kingsley
2006 James Clewitt
2005 Dennis Ferneclough
2004 David Quinn
2003 Brian Pilcher
2002 Graham Shand
2001 (unclaimed - foot & mouth)
2000 Richard Pearce
1999 Bryan Hindle
1998 Gordon Allison
1997 Mark Barrett-Moore
1996 Dave Quinn
1995 Mark Barrett-Moore
1994 Jonno Rann
1993 P Hancox
1992 Paul Depper
1991 Dave Norton
1990 Martin Bennett
1989 Ian Scudder
1988 Graham Voyle
1987 Dave Wood
1986 Andy Griffin
1985 Bill Bell
1984 Dave Corbett
1982 Barry Brooks
1980 Alex Yule