President’s Award

L-R: Tom Oxenham, Gerry Westoby, Richard Llewellyn

The President’s Awards 2019 The President’s Award recognises the contributions and achievements of members of the Old Millhillians Club who have not otherwise been recognised by holding the office of President. Recipients are the ‘unsung heroes’ who have worked tirelessly for the Club over many years.

David Stannard (Burton Bank 71-76) For more than 20 years David has organised reunions for our Australia based OMs. He has received up to 20 Presidents on their travels in various locations, including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide. His unflagging commitment over such a long period of time has ensured that the Australia community remains strong and vibrant. Justin Wernham has taken over from David, finally releasing David to pursue his passion as a Bordeaux wine producer and global brand owner.

Gerry Westoby (Ridgeway 56-61) Tom Oxenham (Collinson 54-59) Gerry and Tom are honoured in part for their contribution to OMRFC, initially as regular players and Tom more recently for the time he devoted to organising the International tickets programme for several years.

However, it is the success of the ‘Oakers’ lunches that stands out. Tom initially and subsequently Gerry have turned a monthly OM event into an OM community bonded together by lasting and renewed friendships, memories and large helpings of food, drink and jokes. The value of these regular informal OM gatherings should not be underestimated but, above all, we should never underestimate the extent to which value creation requires the passion and commitment that Gerry and Tom have shown for well over a decade.