Sir William Lindsay Everard (13 March 1891 – 11 March 1949).
President of RPGC in 1936, when the trophy was first contested. The original format was a medal open to members and visitors but this has now been amended to members only.
Sir Lindsay took over the business of Everards Brewery in 1925 and remained in that position until his death in 1949
As the founder and supporter of the Ratcliffe Aerodrome, Sir Lindsay was a pioneer aviator, he was knighted for his crucial efforts in Second World War with the Air Transport Auxiliary.
Sir Lindsay was elected High Sheriff of Leicestershire in 1924 and in the same year was elected as Member of Parliament for Melton Mowbray. He was an MP for 21 years, relinquishing his seat in 1945.
