Sir Charles Blois is a long-time friend and supporter of SES. His passion for travel and adventure is unquenchable and on a par with that of SES Founder Colonel John Blashford-Snell CBE who he hails as his inspiration.

Family and friends have created the Elodie Sandford Explorer Award in memory of Elodie Sandford. Elodie was a highly regarded Honorary Vice-President of SES, a keen amateur photographer, and a participant in many of John Blashford-Snell’s expeditions.

The Judith Heath Explorer Award has been created in memory Judith Heath, a longstanding member of SES. Judith was a keen botanist and joined John Blashford-Snell on some of his expeditions.

Neville Shulman CBE is an explorer, mountaineer, adventurer, author and long-time member and supporter of SES. He is personal consultant and advisor to film directors, producers and film studios and has a wide and varied interest in film, culture, the arts, and exploration.

The O’Hea Charitable Trust family has supported the Society and our SES Explorer Award for many years, and from 2024 are funding their own Explorer Award.

The Rowan Bentall Charitable Trust, Coleridge Family, David Prichard, and SES Trustees are all committed and enthusiastic supporters of SES and have combined forces to create this special award.