The Kent Archery Association (KAA) presents various awards to its members and others to recognize excellence in archery or outstanding service to the sport within the county. All awards are traditionally presented at the Association’s Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Honorary Life Vice-President
This award is available to individuals the KAA wishes to publicly honour.
- Process: Nominations are made prior to the AGM, and members present decide the outcome by vote.
- Benefits: Recipients are entitled to free membership of the Association. It does not confer any other special rights.
| Year | Recipient | Club |
| 2010 | D. J. Lovell (dec.) | Bowmen of Woodstock |
| 1994 | B. Cherry | Allington Castle Archers |
| 1994 | Mrs. P. East (dec.) | Medway Archers |
| 1992 | T. East | Medway Archers |
| 197? | B. Moore (dec.) | — |
Honorary Membership
A lifetime award for members with at least 15 years of membership whom the Association wishes to honour.
- Process: Nominations are made prior to the AGM and voted on by the members.
- Benefits: Recipients are entitled to free membership of the Association.
| Year | Recipient | Club |
| 2018 | Mr. W. Terry (dec.) | |
| 2012 | Mrs. M. Barrett | Allington Castle Archers |
| 1981 | Mrs. M. Duhig | — |
| 1981 | F. Duhig | — |
Emeritus Medal
Presented to KAA members to acknowledge sustained, exemplary service to the Association.
- Process: Suggestions can be put forward by any member, but the final award is made at the discretion of the Operational Committee.
Notable Recent Recipients:
| Year | Recipient | Club |
| 2018 | Mr. R. Beaney | Ashford Archers |
| 2007 | M. J. Brighton | Tonbridge Archery Club |
| 2007 | N. Turville | Gravesend Archers |
| 2005 | E. Goldsmith | Crown Archers |
| 2003 | M. Walton | Medway Archers |
| 2001 | Mrs. C. Broadbent | Bourne Archers |
Gold Tassel
This award acknowledges meritorious service to the sport of archery.
- Process: Awarded at the discretion of the Operational Committee based on member suggestions.
| Year | Recipient | Club |
| 2008 | Mrs. M. Barrett | Allington Castle Archers |
| 2005 | L. Barrett (dec.) | Allington Castle Archers |
| 1994 | Mrs. P. East (dec.) | Medway Archers |
| 1992 | T. East | Medway Archers |
| 1986 | D. J. Lovell (dec.) | Woodstock Bowmen |
Green Tassel (Senior)
Presented to any senior KAA member who achieves the classification of “Grand Master” in any discipline.
- Requirement: Members must inform the county Records Officer and provide a copy of their ArcheryGB confirmation letter.
| Year | Recipient | Club | Discipline |
| 2013 | C. Gadd | Raven Archers | Target, Longbow |
| 2013 | Miss J. Gould | Crown Archers | Target, Recurve Barebow |
| 2013 | M. Kells | Swan Archers | Target, Compound Unlimited |
| 2008 | Mrs. S. Green | Thanet Archery Club | Target, Longbow |
Red Tassel (Junior)
Presented to any junior KAA member who achieves the classification of “Junior Master” in any discipline.
- Requirement: Members must provide proof of achievement via an ArcheryGB confirmation letter to the Records Officer.
| Year | Recipient | Club | Discipline |
| 2013 | Mstr. R. Holden | Thanet Archery Club | Target, Recurve Freestyle |
| 2013 | Miss J. Gould | Crown Archers | Target, Recurve Freestyle |
| 2008 | Mstr. P. Gower | Canterbury Archers | Target, Compound Unlimited |
County Team Badges and Bars
Awarded to members who represent the county in matches against other counties or in the SCAS County Team Championships.
- First Year: Archer is awarded a county badge and an engraved bar with the year.
- Subsequent Years: Archer is awarded an engraved bar for each year of selection.
Note: Due to the large number of representatives, a full list of past recipients is not maintained on this page.