The Society’s Excellence Awards recognise and celebrate the hard work and success of the pupils who achieve the highest marks in the GCSE, IGCSE, Level 1/Level 2 Certificate, A Level, International Baccalaureate and Pre-U geography examinations each year. Students from schools across England, Northern Ireland and Wales are eligible for the awards.
Steve Brace, the Society’s Head of Education and Outdoor Learning, said: “The Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) is thrilled to give Excellence Awards to those pupils who have achieved the highest marks nationally in their 2014 geography examinations.
“The pupils receiving these awards have all demonstrated their excellent understanding of geography as a subject and how it can inform us about the world we live in. Their exceptional marks highlight their ability as geographers, as well as the high quality teaching that takes place in their schools.”
The winning students, named below, each receive a cash prize and certificate from the Society.
Geography A Level 2014
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Emily Harbach
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Haberdashers’ Aske’s School
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Elstree, Hertfordshire
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Emily Barker
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Berkhamsted School
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Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire
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Alice Porter
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Henrietta Barnett School
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London
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Ignatius Hillcoat-Nalletamby
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St Michael’s School
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Llanelli, Camarthenshire
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Laura Quinn
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Our Lady’s Grammar School
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Down, Northern Ireland
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Geography International Baccalaureate 2014
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Kristin Barrett
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Hockerill Anglo European College
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Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire
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Geography Pre-U 2014
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Amber Williams
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Downe House School
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Thatcham, Berkshire
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Geography IGCSE 2014
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Edward Taylor
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Harrow School
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Harrow, Middlesex
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Daniel Klin
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Manchester Grammar School
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Manchester
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Daniel Hale
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Bexley Grammar School
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Welling, London
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Geography GCSE 2014
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Oscar Deal
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Alleyn’s School
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London
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Owen Jack
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Wymondham College
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Wymondham, Norfolk
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Amrik Bains
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Sir Joseph Williamson’s Mathematical School
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Rochester, Kent
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Gabrielle Joslin
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Bishop Fox’s School
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Taunton, Somerset
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Harriet Binny
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James Allen’s Girls’ School
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London
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Joanna Samardzija
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Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls
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Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
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Holly Boorman
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Highsted Grammar School
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Sittingbourne, Kent
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Joseph Anderson
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Ysgol David Hughes
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Menai Bridge, Isle of Anglesey
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Lily Nan
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Howell's School
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Cardiff
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Jordan Finlay
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Foyle College
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Derry, Northern Ireland
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Level 1/Level 2 Certificate in Geography
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Shirali Patel
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Henrietta Barnett School
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London
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Notes to editors:
1. The Royal Geographical Society (with The Institute of British Geographers) is the learned society and professional body for geography. Formed in 1830, our Royal Charter of 1859 is for 'the advancement of geographical science'. Today, we deliver this objective through developing, supporting and promoting geographical research, expeditions and fieldwork, education, public engagement, and geography input to policy. We aim to foster an understanding and informed enjoyment of our world. We hold the world's largest private geographical collection and provide public access to it. We have a thriving Fellowship and membership and offer the professional accreditation 'Chartered Geographer’. More details from www.rgs.org
2. For further media enquiries, please contact individual schools directly, or the RGS-IBG’s Communications and Media Officer, Scott Edwards, at press@rgs.org or 020 7519 3019