The Lyon Equipment Expedition Award 2008

Given our technical expertise and the high level of exposure the brands we distribute enjoy, it’s not surprising we are inundated with requests from many quarters for sponsorship. In fact, hardly a day goes by without someone contacting us to tell us about their plans to scale the highest mountains or to trek the largest continent or to explore the deepest cave.

Some time ago now, we decided to create the Lyon Expedition Award scheme. We felt this would be the fairest way to ensure everyone requesting sponsorship would be “given a fair hearing”. So, for more details about how your expedition could be supported by our award scheme and what we would like in return, read on…

2008 Award Scheme is now open for applications.

How to apply

Since most applicants will have access to a computer, we do not ask you to fill in a pre-prepared form.
Please format your own application, giving answers to the following:

• Expedition title.
• Contact details for the expedition leader / organiser.
• Planned dates of expedition.
• Country and area to be visited.
• Specific objectives
• Is the expedition a 'first'?
• If not, what is the history of previous expeditions?
• List members of the expedition, their ages and relevant experience.
• Expedition budget including personal contributions.
• Have you applied for grants from any other bodies, and if so what has been awarded?
• Have you been offered sponsorship from any other equipment suppliers? If yes please detail these.
• List the equipment you need which we could supply, in order of importance to the expedition.
• List any definite plans for post expedition articles, books, film, lectures or other publicity.
• Details of two referees, who must be able to vouch for the ability and experience of the expedition members in relation to the expedition objectives.
• Finally, please list and append any supporting documents.

Things to note

When applying for an Expedition Award from us, please note that we will, in particular, be looking at the following points:

• Clarity and quality of your objective.
• Appropriateness of the team for your objective.
• Evidence of commitment (e.g. personal financial / time contribution).
• Quality of pre-trip research.
• Standard of presentation of your award application.
• Details of your equipment requirements.
• What effect your plans will have on the environment.
• Evidence of appropriate interaction with the host country and its people.
• How will you be reporting on your trip and what feedback reports and photographs we may expect from you.

Expeditions will only be considered for an Award if they:
• Involve venturing into a natural and challenging environment (Mountain / Cave / Sea / Forest / River / Desert etc.).
• Have a unique or otherwise outstanding and worthwhile sporting, scientific or conservation objective.
• Are significantly funded by the participants themselves.
• Are not a charity fund-raising event or simply an adventurous holiday.
• Can specify, with reasons, the equipment they require.
• Agree to provide product feedback and allow us to use expedition reports and photographs for our own purposes.
• Take all reasonable steps to minimise their impact on the environment.

In return for our investment in your expedition, we expect the following:

• Acknowledgement of our support in any films, articles, websites or slideshows which result from the expedition
• A copy of the expedition report
• High quality photos of our equipment in action, for our use as promotional material

Please send your application to:

Frank Bennett
Lyon Equipment Ltd
Rise Hill Mill
Dent
Sedbergh
Cumbria
LA10 5QL

Tel: 015396 25493
Fax: 015396 25454
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