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We are pleased to introduce a new award designed to recognise and celebrate the extraordinary contribution that former staff have made to the lives of Princethorpians.
For many Old Princethorpians, it is the people as much as the place that stay with them. The Lara Olanrewaju OP Staff Award has been created to honour former members of staff who have made an exceptional and lasting difference to Princethorpe pupils and to the wider life of the College.
This initiative has been made possible through the vision, generosity and commitment of ’Jide Olanrewaju and the wider Olanrewaju family, whose desire to honour their mother and grandmother, Lara Olanrewaju, has helped bring this tribute into being. Through these efforts, the Foundation is able to establish a lasting form of recognition that reflects the importance of staff in shaping the lives and experiences of Princethorpians.
Here’s everything you need to know:
Nominations are open to former members of staff of Princethorpe College.
We want to hear about former staff who:
As we approach the College's Diamond Jubilee anniversary, we reflect on the people who have shaped the school over the years. There are numerous stories of members of staff who have positively impacted the lives of Princethorpe pupils and colleagues, and these deserve to be recognised. A teacher with infectious passion for their subject, a tutor who offered encouragement at the right moment, a sports coach who saw the potential, a member of support staff who went above and beyond; these are often the people who leave the deepest mark. This new award will give OPs the opportunity to recognise those individuals and to celebrate the impact they have had over many years.
All members of the Princethorpe Foundation community — alumni, staff, pupils, parents, and friends — can submit a nomination, as long as the nominee is a former member of staff of Princethorpe College.
Nominations open on Friday 15 May 2026 and close on Monday 31 August 2026.
Simply click the button below during the nomination period to complete a short, easy form. Be sure to click Submit Nomination at the end, and you’ll receive a confirmation message once your form has been successfully submitted.
After nominations close, the OP Committee will review the nominations received for the OP Staff Award and select the recipient, who will then be informed and invited to attend the Princethorpe College Prizegiving at the end of November, where the award will be presented.
We hope this award becomes a proud tradition — honouring the dedication, talent, generosity and impact of former staff who have played a vital role in Princethorpe's story.
Have your say — click below to make your nomination today!
