The purpose of the prize is to ensure continuity to the good deeds and generosity that were a distinguishing mark of this outstanding English lady who moved to Duino after her marriage and left a long-lasting impression on the local community and the College. The prize is implemented at three different levels, in order to reveal different kinds of good deeds that are made in everyday life: small actions that are often invisible but which can have a significant impact if brought to light. The first is an award that singles out primary and middle school students that have distinguished themselves through good deeds in their schools and communities; the second consists in providing financial assistance to UWC Adriatic students from developing countries and, thirdly, prizes for those who provide assistance to people who are not self-sufficient. The 12 UWC Adriatic students received the prize in the College Auditorium from Marchesa Etta Carignani, President of the “Premio Bontà Hazel Marie Cole” not-for-profit organisation, and from dott. Aldo Pianciamore, Secretary of the organisation and Hazel Marie Cole’s widower. The pocket money provided to our students is indeed a most welcome and valued contribution that students use in order to cover transport costs or to buy warm winter garments that are needed for the chilly winter season in Duino, as well as to deal with small expenses other teenagers take for granted.
Before distributing the prizes to our grateful students, Marchesa Carignani reminded the students that they have a responsibility owing to their privilege of experiencing a transformative education. She warmly thanked them for their enthusiasm and commitment to the values of an education for peace and the celebration of difference, in as much as they “actually represent the world as it should be and as it will certainly be” thanks to their efforts when they leave the College and go out into the world.
This year’s award winners were
First year students
Second year students
