Old Alleynian Association Alumni Awards

Inspiring the next generation of pupils at Dulwich College

In 2024 the Old Alleynian Association launched its alumni award programme to recognise alumni who have made an outstanding contribution to society through their voluntary service, academic achievements or professional success, or whose behaviour and values inspire others.

2024 Awards

We are delighted to announce the inaugural winners of the Old Alleynian Alumni Awards. Nominations took place earlier in 2024 embracing a diverse range of contributions and professions including lawyers, medics, authors, campaigners and musicians many of whom were leaders in their particular field. The judges were faced with a very difficult choice indeed, but the final awards were, it was unanimously agreed, given to truly worthy recipients. 

The Young Alumni Achievement Award (Under 40) 

Raffy Marshall (10-15)

Raffy has received his award in recognition of his remarkable fortitude, resilience and composure shown during the evacuation of UK friendly Afghans from Afghanistan in 2021 and then afterwards the courage shown in his dealings with the Foreign Office.

After leaving Dulwich, Raffy read Ancient and Modern History at Queen's College, Oxford. While at Oxford he was awarded the 'Best in the World at Debating' at the World Universities Debating Competition 2017. Raffy then served for three years as junior diplomat at the Foreign Office from 2018 to 2021. In September 2021 he resigned from the Foreign Office to give evidence to the House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee about the UK response to the fall of Kabul to the Taliban. In September 2024, he started as a pupil barrister at Brick Court Chambers. 

Lifetime Achievement Award (Over 40)

Professor Baskaran Thilaganathan (77-82)

Basky Thilaganathan has received his award in recognition of the remarkable work he has done over many years in the world of fetal medicine.

He is Clinical Director of the Fetal Medicine Unit and also the Clinical Lead for the SAFE test NIPT laboratory at St George’s Hospital, London. Basky's research interests are focused on Materno-Fetal medicine, with a particular interest on maternal cardiac function, placental function, fetal growth and pre-eclampsia.

As Clinical Director for Tommy’s National Centre for Maternity Improvement at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Basky has pioneered the development of a software medical device for providing effective and equitable maternity care. This software is now in trials in 86 hospitals in three continents including Central and South Africa supported by the Gates Foundation.

His Excellency Mr. Anand Panyarachun Hon KBE MA OA (48-52)

His Excellency Anand Panyarachun has received his award in recognition of a lifetime spent in public service particularly in bringing economic reform and political stability to Thailand. 

Anand led a distinguished career as one of Thailand's leading diplomats in the 1960s and 1970s, before spending time in the business world. In 1991, he became Thailand’s Prime Minister, winning widespread respect for his leadership during a challenging time in Thailand’s history.  As Head of Government, he was successful in reforming key sectors of the Thai economy as well as in promoting social development and environmental protection.  Anand has continued with a career dedicated to humanitarian causes, political engagement and business development. Notably, he has served as UNICEF’s first Goodwill Ambassador for Thailand since 1996, and has been instrumental in promoting children's rights, education and health care in Thailand.  Anand has remained a dedicated supporter of the college since leaving in 1952, notably serving as Honorary International Advisor to the Governors.  He was made a Fellow of the College in 2003. Anand, has created an incredibly moving and poignant reflection on his life and career, access to which can be found here.