Coates Award
To commemorate Sir Frederick and Lady Coates who did so much for the Trust from its
inauguration in 1972. It is given to an individual who has given outstanding personal service
to the Trust. The award is a silver rose bowl which is presented at the AGM by Sir David
Coates.
Ferguson Award
To commemorate the significant contribution that Alisdair Ferguson made not only to the
Trust but even more specifically to the maritime related well-being of the whole Poole area.
It is given to individuals who as leaders of their organisation made an outstanding
contribution to the community as far as possible in parallel with that made by Alisdair
himself. The award is an inscribed glass vase which is presented at the Trust Autumn Supper
by the President.
Turland Memorial Award
To commemorate the considerable contribution made to the Trust by Frank and Mary
Turland who were joint Secretarys from inauguration. Frank was head of Graphic Design at
Bournemouth and Poole College and Mary was the Head Administrator. During their time at
the College, they made a considerable contribution to the arts scene in the conurbation. It is
awarded to a local student from Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) who has shown the greatest
promise in the preceding year. The award is a cheque for £300 which is presented at the
graduation ceremonies in July.
This year, we were delighted to share the award between two exciting young students: Grace Newton (BA Costume)
and Lydia Ward (BA (hons) Fashion.
Grace, with family connections in Christchurch, currently lives in Salisbury and has been an outstanding Third Year BA Costume Student.
Proficient with industrial, domestic, and button hole machines, she has tailoring techniques, pattern drafting and cutting (for both men and
women’s wear and has also assisted with fittings, alterations and mending. She produced a medieval dress and cloak for the AUB
Production of ’Still Here’ as well as working on pantomime costumes during her vacation. Nominated by the Acting Course Leader, Helen
Walter observed Grace taking the initiative to help others who were struggling; she considers that Grace’s work is finished to a professional
standard and that she will be an asset to the costume industry.
Lydia is a talented local designer whose three years of study have been defined by determination, tenacity and a powerful creative voice.
Living with a physical disability, Lydia faces daily challenges and yet she has transformed her experience into a bold and thoughtful fashion
collection that celebrates spinal curvature. Her work challenges traditional standards of beauty and movement. Lydia’s collection opened
The AUB catwalk show at Graduate Fashion Week, using models with various disabilities to show off her inspiring and innovating disability
designs – she is an inspiring example of how AUB empowers EVERY student to reach their full creative potential.
Note: AUB – ARTS UNIVERSITY BOURNEMOUTH