The Doctor Who Appreciation Society was formed in 1976 and to mark the golden jubilee, The Capitol: Fifty Years of DWAS event was held over the weekend of 9-10 May at the Crowne Plaza, London-Gatwick, where various Doctor Who luminaries from across the decades were acclaimed.

Pete McTighe received the 2026 Terrance Dicks Award from Terrance’s sons Jonathan and Oliver. In front of a packed auditorium a surprised, but delighted, Pete told how the first book he ever read as a 4 year old was “Doctor Who and the Abominable Snowmen” which was given to him by his Nan.

In later years he was delighted to get Terrance’s autograph on this and other beloved Target novels.

The Terrance Dicks Award was inaugurated in 2022 by the Doctor Who Appreciation Society in conjunction with the Dicks family and honours writers whose work has contributed to & enhanced the worlds of Doctor Who.

Legendary Producer Philip Hinchcliffe was a surprise guest at the event as he collected the Best Ever Story award for “Genesis of the Daleks”. Philip beamed with delight as he paid tribute to those involved both in front of and behind the scenes during the making of the 1975 epic.

Mark Ayres was presented by DWAS with their “Outstanding Contribution to Doctor Who” Award. In a career spanning forty years Mark has written music for the programme, been a vital part of the restoration team and even played at Glastonbury and the Royal Albert Hall as part of the Radiophonic Workshop.

Finally, an emotional Colin Howard was presented with an “Outstanding Contribution Award”. Accompanied by his wife Michelle, Colin received the award from Tasha Achilleos, wife of legendary artist Chris. Colin has worked extensively in the worlds of ‘Doctor Who’ for decades, his credits including no less than thirty-three covers for the BBC Video range in the 1990s.

 

Images by Andy Richards

 

 

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