Kare GJALDBAEK
Denmark

Our first nominee has been a regular attender at junior events and camps for the last few years, during which time he has graduated from a wild and frivolous bridge player to…. who knows?
This player has played at the very top level in junior bridge, but he remains at heart a true junior. He always has a smile on his face, and his nominators described him as an expert at mixing with all different nationalities, friendly, happy and willing to help, whatever the situation. He is helpful to every participant in the camp, it does not matter how old or young, how good or how bad a player they are, He is there to have fun with everybody, and that is the best possible approach in a junior camp and in life. Step forward, Kare Gjaeldbaek!

Ben GREEN
England

Our next nominee is a far quieter influence within the camp. He is not one of the campers you would notice immediately; but he is always in a good mood, at the table, being kind to both partner and the opponents alike. He was even able to emerge smiling after playing a session with the most difficult of staff members! Away from the table he talks to anybody and everybody, displaying a great sense of humour, and a devil-may-care attitude, encouraging everybody to have fun. As another nominator said, this player would be the classic entry under the heading 'The ideal man to socialize at a camp'. Even when he slightly injured himself during the athletics he did not want to let his team-mates down and played bridge that night. Congratulations, Ben Green of England.

Philippos KARAMANLIS
Greece

Our next winner is by no means a novice at WBF Camps - indeed he has come to our attention before, as a potential candidate. This year there was no question that he should win an award. His ability to exhibit the right camp spirit, always taking care of the less experienced members of the camp as well as the younger members of his own delegation, make him a perfect candidate. When he first came to the camp, his feet could hardly touch the ground when he sat at the table; now he could hardly be described as anything but 'Mr. Junior Camp'. He exhibits the right camp spirit, being an outgoing, friendly and cheerful face both at and away from the table. Well done Philippos Karamanlis of Greece!

Joel WOOLDRIDGE
USA

Our final winner is a natural humorist. He wants to do well at the table, but not at the expense of anyone's feelings. He remained cheerful and in good spirits even when he was really feeling unwell - and still had a smile on his face throughout. Like our previous winner he is indeed a camp veteran. But his merit goes beyond the Camp borders. At the World Junior Pairs Championships in Tata he formed a partnership at the last minute, with a less experienced player - who asked him to let him know what he did wrong. He is still waiting for a single criticism of any of his actions! Most of us are not lucky enough to find even one partner in our life time like that. So especial congratulations to Joel Wooldridge of the USA!