Awarded 22nd Jan 2016

The Bowskill Trophy is presented annually in memory of Cyril Bowskill who, with his wife Joan was a great supporter of Hastings Week, from majority vote based on public nominations it is awarded to the person, group or organisation who has done most to promote the prestige of the week. Hastings Week is actually more than a week of events, including as it does both weekends either side of October 14, the anniversary of the Battle of Hastings in 1066 and has grown from the single Hastings Day celebrated on October 14th.

above photos: Frank Copper

The awards were presented by Hastings Mayor, Cllr Bruce Dowling and the prestigious Bowskill Trophy was received by Ion Castro, vice chair of the Hastings Week Committee for his ongoing contribution to the week particularly in the production of the Hastings Week Programme. A Certificate of merit was awarded to Hastings & St.Leonards Veterans Association for their continued support for Hastings Week.
Traders in High Street and George Street dress their windows during Hastings Week to compete for the Pam Brown and Ray Goode trophies. The Mayor, cllr Bruce Dowling accerpted the trophies on behalf of House of Habibi 38 High Street, Seagate 58 High Street and Balfour & Byron 32A High Streetreceived a 'Highly commended' certificate.

Each year primary schools in the Hastings area compete for the the schools painting competition organised by Jean Hobson and Eve Martin with Mandy Ashenden from Tesco’s who sponsor the event which was won by Churchwood Primary Academyaward with their interpretation of Hastings Pier.

A Certificate of merit was awarded to Hastings & St.Leonards Veterans Association for their continued support for Hastings Week.

The schools painting competition Churchwood Primary Academy and accepted by the Chair of Governors, Alan Roberts. Each year primary schools in the Hastings area compete for the award with their individual interpretations of Hastings Pier

Traders in High Street and George Street dress their windows during Hastings Week to compete for the Pam Brown and Ray Goode trophies. The Mayor, cllr Bruce Dowling accerpted the trophies on behalf of House of Habibi 38 High Street, Seagate 58 High Street and Balfour & Byron 32A High Streetreceived a 'Highly commended' certificate.