Deputy Principal of Dapto High, and Kiama’s own Darcy Moore has been awarded The Peter Davison Award for contributing to the study of George Orwell. Darcy was presented the award for new discoveries relating to thirteen letters written by George Orwell to sculptor Siegfried Charoux which appear to have been previously unknown to scholars. 

The 2024 Peter Davison Award is the second year it has been awarded, with Darcy receiving the honour from George Orwell’s son, Richard Blair. 

Through independent financing and without the support of a University, Darcy has completed considerable research in Europe and India, contributing to years of his work. 

The award recognises Darcy’s dedication to independently studying Orwell’s life and writing, providing significant new information to scholars. 

Held on Thursday 24 October 2024, Darcy received the award at University College, London by The Orwell Society.

Congratulations Darcy on this prestigious achievement!

For more information on Darcy’s work you can find it here https://www.darcymoore.net/2024/10/27/dear-charoux/