This annual trophy and award is the brilliant idea of Dod Davies. Out of his own pocket, Dod donates a fine trophy each year and a cash prize of £100.

It was inaugurated in 2000 at the British Open and, give or take a month, it has been awarded at or near the Open each year.

Biba members vote for three of the ten nominees (Dod chooses five and Michael Crane chooses five) and the nominee polling the most votes is declared the winner.

2000

Jerry Limb

2001

Rosey Bensley

2002

Ian Tarr

2003

Cliff Connick

Dod and I have decided that the award is to be moved to the Bright 'n' Breezy each January starting in 2006. To vote please email three nominees to votes@backgammon-biba.co.uk to arrive before December 31st 2006 (Biba members only)

Please note, you must chose three - emails containing less will be invalid.