After receiving the Official of the Year Award from Blackburn & Darwen Sports Council for her consistent, lifetime commitment to the sport of badminton in Blackburn as both President of the league for 22 years and fixtures’ secretary for 37 years (and counting), Jean was honoured by the BAE who sent a former president and lifetime member, Mr Roger Ewing, to the league’s AGM where he presented her with a Long Service Award for her exceptional contribution over the years.