Students Recognised for Enhancing College Life at Trinity

Postgraduate Jack Warburton and undergraduate Isabelle Moore have been given awards for their contribution to the life of the college and JCR.

Sociology DPhil student Jack Warburton has won the Stirling Boyd Prize, which is awarded annually to the student whose attainments and influence on the life of the College are, in the opinion of the President and Fellows, of the highest value. Jack’s nominations recognised his involvement in student life as Junior Dean, helping out in the Lodge, and organising a charity football tournament in memory of recently deceased staff member Wayne Shorter.

Jack says of winning the prize: ‘I am delighted to have been awarded the Stirling Boyd Prize and would like to thank the College and those who nominated me. Trinity is an incredibly supportive community, and it has been a pleasure  to participate in a variety of academic and extracurricular activities — including the MCR/SCR cricket match, academic showcases, and undergraduate personal development programmes — during my time here.’

English undergraduate Isabelle Moore has been given the David Evers Prize by the JCR; this prize was established by an anonymous Old Member of Trinity, in memory of a friend and fellow Trinity Old Member. The prize is awarded annually by election by Trinity undergraduates for one of their fellow students who ‘best exhibits the fellowship, sportsmanship, character, generosity and good-humour which gives substance to the distinctive Trinity style’. Isabelle’s contribution to the artistic life of the College in particular through Arts Week and the Trinity Players was cited in her nomination. 

Isabelle says of receiving the award: ‘I’m truly honoured to receive the David Evers Prize. It’s a wonderful affirmation of the energy and passion I’ve poured into the arts and other aspects of college life during my time here. I’m proud to be part of the college community at Trinity, where I am constantly inspired by the talented people around me!’

In addition, undergraduate Mahima Nayak was given an honourable mention for the Stirling Boyd Prize in recognition of the many roles she has undertaken in college, including as JCR President and Access student ambassador, where she has been an exemplary ambassador for college through her outreach work.