For 2021 we have reviewed and updated the nomination categories for our Leading Light Awards. We’d like to recognise and reward the success achieved by alumni, locally and further afield and in a number of new areas such as Community Service and Entrepreneurship. Our new and improved awards require Alumni to nominate their peers in one, or more of the five categories outlined below. We encourage nominations from all industries including STEM, Medicine, The Arts and Humanities, Charity and Community Support, Sports and Business.
Award Categories
The Award categories are as follows:
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation – To celebrate achievement in business and recognise promising start-ups, this award reaffirms the importance of initiative and new ideas.
- Social Impact and Contribution to the Local Community – Awarded to an Alumnus who has displayed exceptional philanthropy and service to their local community
- Commitment to King’s – This award recognises outstanding support of and continuous engagement with the King’s Alumni community.
- Young Leadership – This award celebrates an Alumnus under the age of 30 who has already achieved great success within their career.
- Professional Achievement – This award recognises an Alumnus who has displayed outstanding professional achievement within their industry/profession.
You must select an award category from those listed on the nomination form below. You can nominate an individual for more than one award, but must complete a separate form for each nomination.
Nomination Criteria
- Nominees must have studied at The King’s School, Chester.
- Nominees must have attained a notable degree of prominence through professional endeavour, research, volunteerism, and/or involvement within the local or global community or the School.
- Candidates are only eligible for one Leading Light Award in a lifetime.
NB: It is the nominator’s responsibility to confirm the nominee meets the above criteria.
Judging Panel
The judging panel comprises of the Headmaster, CAOKS President and the Head of School Team (Sixth Form Prefects). The panel will be presented with detailed information about each nominee and through discussion and using their knowledge and experience, will assess all nominations. Written comments will be provided on all short-listed nominees and award winners.
Please send any further supporting information to alumni@kingschester.co.uk.
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Previous Award Winners
The Late Ron Pickup
Renowned Actor
His Honour Anthony Russell QC
Retired Senior Circuit Judge
Olivia Whitlam
2012 Olympian and Head of Sustainability at Siemens PLC
Martin Lewis
Money saving expert and Journalist
Arnold Cooke
Former Olympic rower
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