The Pete Guest Award

This award is given in memory of Pete Guest who was an inspirational figure in the bat conservation movement for more than 20 years. Each year, the bat world is invited to nominate individuals who have made an outstanding practical contribution to bat conservation.

The criteria for the award include: dedication, innovation, enthusiasm and inspiration in making a difference, both to bats and to people, helping make BCT's vision become a reality.

2024 Winner

The 2024 winner is John Kaczanow of the 3 County Bat Conservation and Research Volunteers. John's dedication to discovering more about rare bats in the southwest, and training so many others, makes him a worthy winner. Congratulations to John.

The winner was originally announced at the National Bat Conference and shared by BCT on the website, social media and the Bat Group Bulletin. John's acceptance speech will be played again at the Bat Workers Forum on Thursday 24th October 2024.

Thank you to everyone who has provided nominations and supporting statements for the Pete Guest Award this year. Congratulations to this year’s other nominees; Ella Gibbs, Jane Harris, Roger & Sylvia Jiggins, Fiona Mathews, Steve Parker and Jane Rock.

You can see all previous winners on the next page, and supporting statements of all those nominated on the following page.

Next: Previous Winners