The award is named in honour of BPA member Major Michael Lancaster Forge, who was tragically killed on active service in the Falkland Islands conflict on the 6th of June 1982.
Chief or Advanced Instructors nominate the New Skydiver of the Year. The criterion used is that a relatively new skydiver is nominated, who has progressed well during the last year and is also considered to be a valuable member of their Club.
| Year | Recipient | Home Drop Zone |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Fabiola Braioni | Hinton |
| 2019 | Catherine Bayada | APA Netheravon |
| 2018 | Steve Joyce | Headcorn |
| 2016 | Dawn Conrardy | Hibaldstow |
| 2015 | George Wason | JSPC Netheravon |
| 2014 | Jack Davies | Hibaldstow |
| 2013 | Rachel Edgson | Langar |
| 2011 | Joe Newrick | Silver Stars Parachute Club |
| 2010 | Dan Harmer | APA Netheravon |
| 2009 | George Glass | Hibaldstow |
| 2008 | Dave Lewis | Silver Stars Parachute Club |
| 2007 | Andreas Papadopoulos | |
| 2006 | Judy Walker | Headcorn |