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SIERRA LEONE GRAMMAR SCHOOL

ALUMNI AWARDS

 

Recognizing those who have represented and served our community with the highest honors.  We select the recipients through a competitive process.

 

UPCOMING AWARD CATEGORY:

Nominations are being received via the below form or through this page.

Please submit your nominations by the deadline of January 31, 2026.

AWARD DESCRIPTION

Lifetime Achievement Award

The Lifetime Achievement Award is the highest honor bestowed by the Sierra Leone Grammar School Alumni Association, Washington DC Metropolitan Branch. It recognizes an alumnus or alumna in the USA whose lifelong service to the Sierra Leone Grammar School and/or the Association and its alumni community.


This award celebrates individuals who, over the course of more than two decades of distinguished achievement, have upheld the ideals of the Grammar School, demonstrated exceptional leadership, and made lasting contributions to the alma mater, the Association, and/or its alumni community. Their example serves as an enduring source of pride and inspiration for generations to come. This award will be presented annually to any qualified alumnus/alumna as the committee deems fit.


Award Criteria:
The Nominee for this award should demonstrate:
Commitment to the Grammar School and Alumni Community – Ongoing engagement, advocacy, or service that strengthens the bond among alumni and supports the school’s mission.

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Lifetime Achievement Award Nomination

(Deadline: 2/6/2026)

Refer to the award description & criteria on the main Awards page.

Nominator's Information

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(A 1-3 page attachment can be uploaded instead to establish the nominee's qualifications)

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The Sierra Leone Grammar School was founded on 25th March 1845 as Church Missionary Society (C.M.S.) Grammar School - the first secondary school in Sub-Saharan Africa. The school started with 14 pupils, drawn from students of Fourah Bay College and was housed at Regent Square in a massive building which still exists.

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