Gail McGarva BEM, Boatbuilder

Dumfries and Galloway boatbuilder Gail McGarva BEM won the fifth annual President’s Award for Endangered Crafts 2024 supported by the King Charles III Charitable Fund.

The President’s Award celebrates an experienced practitioner who has gone to great lengths to ensure the continuation of their at-risk skills for the benefit of the next generation. The award of £3,000 is funded by the King Charles III Charitable Fund and the winner is selected by Heritage Crafts Patron His Majesty the King from the three finalists.