BCI Awards
For over thirty years, BCI has recognized outstanding achievers and contributors to the world of bonsai and stone appreciation. Annual worldwide awards given to individuals by Bonsai Clubs International include the Artist, Writer and Photographer Award, and the Distinguished Service Award. In 2011, BCI initiated a new level of awards, the BCI Excellence Award medal that is given by individual BCI board members. Presented primarily at local and regional meetings and exhibitions, they serve to recognize emerging talent, and excellent trees and stones.
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BCI Excellence Awards
In an on-going effort to recognize excellence in bonsai and stone art around the world, BCI Directors can award a beautiful medal and certificate to deserving trees and stones at major exhibits. The medal, designed by BCI Director, Guillermo Ramirez Castaño, of Mexico, is awarded at the discretion of the BCI Directors in attendance. Below is a link to the BCI Excellence Awards given out since their inception in 2011.
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2023 BCI Artist, Writer and Photographer Award
The prestigious award goes to Min Hsuan Lo, contributing editor, and his son Andrew Lo of Taiwan, in recognition of their outstanding contributions to BCI Bonsai & Stone Appreciation Magazine. Through their exceptional articles, they have been instrumental in enlightening, inspiring, and unraveling the intricate art of bonsai cultivation, offering invaluable insights accumulated over decades of dedication.
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2020 BCI Artist, Writer and Photographer Award
The recipient of this award is contributing editor Danilo Scursatone, Italy, for his many excellent articles in BCI Bonsai & Stone Appreciation Magazine.
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2019 BCI Artist, Writer and Photographer Award
The recipient of this award is contributing editor José Luis Rodríguez Macías, Puerto Rico, for his many excellent articles in BCI Bonsai & Stone Appreciation Magazine.
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2018 Certificates of Appreciation
Three certificates of appreciation were awarded at the 2018 BCI convention in Mulhouse, France. Retiring Board Members Gudrun Benz and Nikunj Parekh were presented with certificates of appreciation for their long-term service to BCI. François Jeker, France, was awarded a certificate of appreciation for the work he did towards organizing the BCI 2018 Convention in Mulhouse, France.
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2017 BCI Artist, Writer and Photographer Award
The recipient of this award is bonsai enthusiast Dr. Sujata Bhat for her excellent photographs that she has contributed for articles in BCI Bonsai & Stone Appreciation Magazine over the last few years.
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2017 Meritorious Service Award
Glenis Bebb also presented Mr. Chen, Tsang Shing, chairman of the BCI international Convention in Taiwan in 2017, the prestigious BCI Meritorious Service Award for his generosity and support in promoting the art of bonsai, both in Taiwan and abroad.
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2016 BCI Artist, Writer and Photographer Award
The recipient of this award is South African bonsai enthusiast and pioneer Dr. Tobie Kleynhans for his well-documented articles about bonsai in south Africa in BCI Bonsai & Stone Appreciation Magazine over the last few years.
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2016 Meritorious Service Award
This award is given to an individual or club that has contributed significantly to BCI over many years. Nikunj Parekh, BCI 2nd Vice President, received this award in 2016. Glenis Bebb, BCI President, presented the award at the BCI Regional Convention in Mysore, India.
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2015 BCI Artist, Writer and Photographer Award
The recipient of this award is Canadian bonsai enthusiast Dr. Michael Collins McIntyre for his many excellent articles in BCI Bonsai & Stone Appreciation Magazine over the last three years.
The opportunity to learn from these artists and interact with people with shared interests. Visit different countries and participate in the conventions and tours while you learn. Combined with each convention are tours visiting spectacular sights, beautiful and historic venues, including China, Europe, Australia and the U.S. You get the opportunity to see some of the finest collections of trees and stones, public and private. Let BCI handle your bonsai travel tour.