OIU Hazaribagh Award 2024
Thursday, 12 December 2024
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This year we celebrated the 72nd Anniversary of the inaugural Jesuit Mission Bazaar, first held at St Ignatius' College, Riverview in 1952. The Old Ignatians' Union created the Hazaribagh Award to pay tribute to the Australian Jesuit Missionaries who pioneered a vibrant mission in India, greatly improving access to education, Church and healthcare for the marginalised and outcast. The award recognises "Service by a member to the Jesuit Mission Bazaar". This year's award was made jointly to Damien Scroope (OR79) and Ian Brooks (OR80), for their service on the OIU Ham Wheel. Both Damien and Ian have been familiar faces on the Ham Wheel for more than 32 years. Commenting on the times he had at the Bazaar, Ian spoke of the friendships he formed over the years. "The Ham Wheel was always a great place to catch up with familiar faces, have a laugh and raise much needed funds for the Jesuit Missions. We have a brilliant group of men who volunteer for a hour or two each year, selling and buying tickets for the elusive OIU ham. It's always a great day." The award ceremony took place at the OIU AGM where our President, Sean Cunial handed over the "Hazaribagh Trophy" to Damien and Ian. Commenting on his work at the Bazaar Damien added "The OIU Ham Wheel is much-loved institution at the Annual Bazaar. We have built up a reservoir of volunteers over the years and I think we leave it in pretty good shape." For more information or to volunteer on the OIU Wheel contact Adrian Roche (OR83), Coordinator, on 0419 349 444. |