Calling for Nominations
The Charbray Society of Australia Ltd
2025 Hec Maynard Memorial Trophy of Excellence
This awards namesake, Ronald Francis Maynard (OAM) – known throughout his life as Hec – was a popular Central Queensland grazing and community identity who was instrumental in establishing the Charbray breed in Australia in the early 1970s. As the Charbray Society's founding president Hec's passion for the breed was instrumental in steering it to where we are today.
Hec and his wife Ruth established the renowned Greenfield's Charbray Stud at Jambin in the 1970s with Hec maintaining his passion for the breed until his untimely death in 2001. Under Hec's discerning eye, Greenfields evolved into a highly regarded stud operation. Hec served as foundation president of the Charbray Society (1977-79) followed by another term (1987-88). He also served as a Charbray Society council representative. In 2001, Hec was awarded a posthumous Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in recognition for his longstanding community service.
At the 2013 inaugural presentation of this Trophy of Excellence Ruth said Hec would be proud to know that this award would perpetuate his vision and further promote the Charbray breed. The trophy is a bronze cast of one of Hec's old work hats, with part of its wooden base crafted from timber found on Greeenfields.
This Trophy of Excellence is awarded by way of nomination by a fellow member; finalists will be notified early September 2025 with the winner announced at our 2025 Annual Meet and Greet at the end of September.
Nomination Guidelines
A Charbray Society Member, whose pursuit of excellence, dedication and service to the Charbray Breed and Society with who deserves this prestigious recognition by their peers.
If you wish to nominate a member who you feel is a deserving recipient of the 2025 Hec Maynard Memorial Trophy of Excellence, please submit their name, stud name and a summary (max 500words) detailing their pursuit of excellence within the breed for consideration.
Nominations Close 31st of August 2025. Return to PO BOX 848 Cotton Tree Qld 4558
I /We ………………………………………………….. (Member Name) wish to nominate the following Member for consideration to receive the 2025 Hec Maynard Memorial Trophy of Excellence.
Nominated Member/Stud
Name………………………………………………………………………………………..
Please attach a summary (max 500 words) detailing your nominated members pursuit of excellence, dedication and service to our breed and Society for consideration to receive this Trophy of Excellence.
