The Maud Smith Bequest for the outstanding act of lifesaving in 1975 has been awarded to Coxswain/Mechanic David Kennett of Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, for the rescue on September 14 of the crew of five of the yacht Chayka of Ardgour. Coxswain Kennett was awarded the Institution's silver medal for this service.

The Ralph Glister Award for the most meritorious service by the crew of an ILB in 1975 has been awarded to Helmsman Michael Coates and Crew Member David Wharton of Whitby for the rescue on July 25 of a man cut off on a cliff by the tide. For this service Helmsman Coates was awarded the Institution's bronze medal and Crew Member Wharton the thanks of the Institution inscribed on vellum.

The James Michael Bower Fund. Monetary awards from this fund are being made to the three men who received the RNLI's silver medal for gallantry for services during 1975: Coxswain Frank Bloom of Walton and Frinton; Coxswain/Mechanic David Kennett of Yarmouth; and Coxswain/Mechanic Arthur Liddon of Dover..