Jim Stewart Memorial Award
Presented in Jim Stewart's memory, this award recognises someone who goes above and beyond for others, follows the prospecting codes, shares their knowledge freely, promotes prospecting in a positive way, and embodies the campfire spirit of the Gold Bash community.
What the award recognises
The Jim Stewart Memorial Award celebrates the sort of prospector people are glad to have in the community all year round.
- Going above and beyond to help others without looking for reward
- Following the prospecting codes and setting a good example
- Sharing knowledge and helping others without direct financial gain
- Promoting prospecting in a positive way
- Being the kind of person who is happy to share a campfire with others
Nominate someone
Nominate up to three people, add supporting contacts, and include photos if you have them.
Nominations will be open between the 1st of June and the 31st of August.
Winners of the Jim Stewart Memorial Award
This section brings together the current recipient and the people who have come before, recognising those who have gone above and beyond for others, shared their knowledge freely, upheld the prospecting codes, and helped keep the generous campfire spirit of the Gold Bash alive.
Jason Cornish
Winner of the 2025 Jim Stewart Memorial Award.
To those who have come before.
This award honours the people who, over the years, have gone above and beyond for others, shared their knowledge freely, upheld the prospecting codes, and helped keep the generous campfire spirit of the Gold Bash alive.
| Year | Winner | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Penny Azar | Confirmed recipient. |
| 2023 | Neville Perry & Michelle Makowski | Joint recipients. |
| 2022 | Ray Swinnerton | Confirmed recipient. |
| 2021 | N/A | No award recorded during the COVID interruption. |
| 2020 | N/A | No award recorded during the COVID interruption. |
| 2019 | Melissa Stopps | Confirmed recipient. |
| 2018 | Allen Smith | Confirmed recipient. |
| 2017 | Aaron McKee | Confirmed recipient. |
| 2016 | Stephen Dungaard | Confirmed recipient. |
| 2015 | Rita Bentley | Confirmed recipient. |
| 2014 | Bill Schulz | Confirmed recipient. |