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The Byard/Tormore Essay Prize for English I

Whereas the sum of $260 has been paid to the University by Mrs Amy Matilda Beddome for the purpose of founding a prize to perpetuate the memory of her father, the late Douglas John Byard and subsequently the Byard Prize was established for Level I English and whereas the sum of $260 has been paid to the University by the Old Scholars of Tormore House School for the purpose of founding a prize to perpetuate the memory of the said school and subsequently the Tormore Prize was established for Level I English, it is hereby provided that-

1. There shall be a prize, known as "The Byard/Tormore Essay Prize for English I", awarded annually.
2. The prize shall be a book voucher to the value of $400, unless otherwise determined by the Faculty.
3. The prize shall be awarded to the student who, in the opinion of the Head of the Department, has written the best essays in Level I English during the year, and is not in receipt of another prize for this course.
4. If, in any particular year, the examiners consider that no candidate is suitable for the prize, then no award shall be made.
5. These rules may be varied from time to time by the Faculty but the title and purpose shall not be changed.