The Bristol Bird Club annual Regional Birder of The Year Award was first presented in 1995. It recognizes a birder who has had a really good year and has significant accomplishments. It has been presented 15 times since that first year. Here is a list of past award winners: 2009 Tom Hunter 2008 Michele Sparks 2007 Bill Grigsby 2006 John Moyle 2005 Tom McNeil 2004 Rick Knight 2003 Don Holt 2002 Rack Cross 2001 Ron Harrington 2000 Bert Hale 1999 Rick Knight 1998 Dave Worley 1997 Janice Martin 1996 Ron Carico 1995 Larry McDaniel The 2010 award winner will be announced at the BBC Christmas Party Saturday at the home of Bob & Ellen Parker. Make plans to attend.