We were delighted to catch up with former pupil Lara Cowan at the St Hugh's 80th Anniversary Ball last weekend. We were also thrilled to hear that Lara, from Bampton, who was former Head Girl and left in 1992, was recently nominated for ITV4's 'Woman of the Year Award'. 

The ITV4 Woman of the Year is a non-profit annual award that “aims to celebrate inspiring women in society, locally and globally – the unsung and the recognized heroes making a difference. It recognizes those leading systemic changes within our communities, far and wide, and from all walks of life. Those who go above and beyond to create a positive impact on the world".

Lara runs The Botanic Shed a garden consultancy and design studio and nature-advocacy community (https://www.botanicshed.com/)