The JH (Rob) Derbyshire Memorial Shield was presented to the Penguin Swimming Club in about 1949 or 1950 by Mrs Alice Derbyshire to perpetuate the memory of her husband “Rob” Derbyshire and to honour those members of Penguin who gave their lives during the Second World War.
The trophy was originally called the Hugh Oldham Shield. It was made by Wm Batty and Sons, Silversmiths in Manchester and Liverpool.
Since 1950 this award has been presented annually to the Penguin member who, in the opinion of the Committee, has brought the most credit to the Club during the year.
Current and past winners:
| Winner | Year | Citation |
|---|---|---|
| Rumen Kurtev | 2022 | Commitment and support in coaching the junior and senior women’s squads |
| Mark Bullerwell | 2021 | Co-ordinating and organising celebrations for the Club’s centenary |
| Claudio Palumbo | 2020 | Setting up the Chat with Champions series and whole-Club fitness sessions during COVID-19 lockdown, and appointment to GB Water Polo Coach for U17 Boys |
| Under 17 Boys Water Polo Team | 2019 | Winning the National Age Group Championships |
| John Lake | 2018 | In recognition of receiving Swim England London’s Dave Barnes Award for services to aquatics in the region |
| No award | 2017 | |
| Ian Grimwood | 2016 | In recognition of receiving the British Water Polo League’s Michelmore’s Shield for services to water polo, and commitment to the London Youth Games |
| Jenny Austin | 2015 | Services to the Club and leadership of the Women’s Water Polo section |
| Fiona Greer | 2014 | Playing in Team Scotland at the Commonwealth Games and captaining the Penguin Women’s First Team back into BWPL Division 1 |
| Stephen Baker | 2013 | Presidency of ASA London Region |
| Frankie Snell | 2012 | Playing in Team GB at the London 2012 Olympics |
| Paul Bryan | 2011 | Work with the Junior Water Polo section and London League |
| Stephen Baker | 2010 | Establishing the Junior Water Polo initiative at Hillingdon |
| Sarah Wren | 2009 | Development of the Penguin website and collation of the Club archive |
| Women’s Water Polo 1st Team | 2008 | Winning the British Water Polo League |
| Jerome Read | 2007 | |
| Nilo Falcini | 2006 | |
| Paul Bryan | 2005 | |
| Ian Grimwood | 2004 | |
| John ‘Shakey’ Lake | 2003 | |
| Paul Whatley | 2002 | |
| K Brown | 2001 | |
| Graham Forbes | 2000 | |
| John Whelan | 1999 | |
| Dave Bryan | 1998 | |
| Jerome Read | 1997 | |
| Paul Wollaston | 1996 | |
| Ian Grimwood | 1995 | |
| Jerome Read | 1994 | |
| John ‘Shakey’ Lake | 1993 | |
| Ian Williams | 1992 | |
| Nilo Falcini | 1991 | |
| Lew Bloomfield | 1990 | |
| John Barnes | 1989 | |
| Ron Turner | 1988 | |
| Mens Water Polo 1st Team | 1987 | |
| Martin Blenkinsop | 1986 | |
| No award | 1985 | |
| Ian Williams | 1984 | |
| Ian Williams | 1983 | |
| Ian Spooner | 1982 | |
| R (Bobby) Wollaston | 1981 | |
| Stephen Baker | 1980 | |
| Lew Bloomfield | 1979 | |
| John ‘Shakey’ Lake | 1978 | |
| Paul Whatley | 1977 | |
| WA (Bill) Usher | 1976 | |
| KeW Shepherd | 1975 | |
| Ken Smith | 1974 | |
| P Davis | 1973 | |
| P Davis | 1972 | |
| Terry King | 1971 | |
| Terry King | 1970 | |
| L Pickering | 1969 | |
| Junior Water Polo Team | 1968 | |
| D Fraser | 1967 | |
| John Martin-Dye | 1966 | |
| JW (Jack) Dengel | 1965 | |
| AG Pepper | 1964 | |
| John Martin-Dye | 1963 | |
| BE Randall | 1962 | |
| Alice Price and John Martin-Dye | 1961 | |
| John Martin-Dye | 1960 | |
| John Martin-Dye | 1959 | |
| M Murphy | 1958 | |
| John Martin-Dye | 1957 | |
| Ron Turner | 1956 | |
| Les Baldwin | 1955 | |
| WA (Bill) Usher | 1954 | |
| Ron Turner | 1953 | |
| S Hawkins | 1952 | |
| Ron Turner | 1951 | |
| G Kovar | 1950 |