The Burroughs Cup recipient: D. J. Hawkesby

The Burroughs Cup is awarded to the young man who has entered most wholeheartedly and most widely into the sporting activities of the School. Consideration is given to sportsmanship, School spirit and an all-round interest in games.

The award is not necessarily for individual prowess, but rather for all-around participation, and the 2024 recipient is Prefect D. J. Hawkesby.

Dylan Hawkesby is a hard-working sportsman who has made the most of the opportunities given to him over his five years at Auckland Grammar School.

This year, Dylan was a vital member of the 1st XI Cricket team and a member of the 4A Rugby team. He approached representing Grammar with a great deal of pride, and he epitomises the definition of a true teammate with his lead-by-example leadership style. His commitment to the heavy training load and greater expectations placed on him as a premier sportsman never waned. His positivity towards his teammates reflected his high-quality character. 

The success of the 1st XI Cricket team was often heavily influenced by Dylan’s ‘do whatever is required for the team’ approach, and this was also reflected on the rugby field where the team almost completed the perfect season.

As a 2024 Prefect, Dylan’s servant leadership is shown by his loyal and humble ability to get on with tasks and support others without seeking credit.

Dylan is a young man who whole-heartedly competed in school sporting activities, giving his all, and has met the criteria of the Burroughs Cup – sportsmanship, School spirit, and all-around interest in sport.