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OHA Awards for Outstanding Achievement

The OHA Awards for Outstanding Achievement are presented annually to recognise the outstanding achievement of Old Hawthornian pupils, parents or staff. Please send any nominations to oh@hawthorns.com.

The OHA Cup for Outstanding Achievement of an Old Hawthornian Pupil

The Cup for Outstanding Achievement (OHA pupils) is presented annually at the School’s Prize-giving to recognise an Old Hawthornian pupil who is an inspiration to current pupils.

Congratulations to Samuel Johns (OH 2003) for winning the OHA Cup in 2021. You can read more here about how he has been working to develop the Plastics program within the Partnership for Sustainable Development in Nepal, co-creating a local partnership of PET plastic waste recycling and upcycling, in conjunction with the local mountain communities in Rasuw, Langtang National Park. This program not only collects 40,000 PET plastic bottles from the mountainside monthly but also creates employment and a source of income for 500 families living there. The plastic waste is recycled and creatively upcycled for educational purposes, promoting environmental protection.

Recent joint winners in 2019 were Charlie Gale (OH 2003) and Ben Stanway (OH 1992). Charlie for his work with Dyson as an industrial engineer and Ben as a financial innovator at the cutting edge of 21st century enterprise and Start-ups.  Former winners include Ellie Soutter (OH 2009) who aged 16 years old represented Great Britain at Snowboarding (bordercross and halfpipe); Jason Roy (OH 2003) Surrey and England cricketer; Andrew Prickett and Kieren Unwin (OH 1999) raised £65,000 by completing the ‘Marathon des Sables’ – a gruelling 6 day, 156 mile ultra-marathon through the Sahara Desert ; Lt Michael Dobbin (OH 1998) for services in Afghanistan; Jess Gibson (OH 2001) for saving a life through timely first aid at the scene of a car accident.

An unsuccessful nomination for the OHA Cup was made in 2020. Further details can be found here.

The OHA Plate for Outstanding Achievement of an Old Hawthornian Parent or Staff

The Plate for Outstanding Achievement recognises the achievements of Old Hawthornian parents or staff. In 2020 it was awarded to Mary Briggs, a parent and staff member from 2001 to 2010 for her incredible achievement opening 'Strive', a Cafe in Bexhill-on-Sea run by staff with special needs. Strive's mission is to enhance the lives of individuals with disability through purposeful paid employment that promotes ability, all the while providing a valuable community hub. More details can be found here.