IBSC Hawley-Jarvis Award

Thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination for the 2026 IBSC Hawley-Jarvis Award. Please join us at the IBSC Annual Conference in June when we'll present this distinguished award to Andrew Stark.

Andrew StarkAndrew Stark

2026 IBSC Hawley-Jarvis Award Honoree

he “boys’ education” journey for Andrew Stark commenced decades ago as a fresh-faced 12-year-old about to enter boarding school in Brisbane, Australia. It was here he learned to appreciate the benefits of boys-only education, as well as the extensive support and opportunities such an environment provides.

This was also where Stark met his inspiration to become a teacher. After completing his graduate studies, he commenced a 39-year career as an educator, including 29 years specializing in boys’ education.  

During a 13-year tenure at Trinity Grammar School, Kew (Australia), Stark honed his professional focus on boys’ education. This passion was further enhanced after joining the staff at The Southport School (TSS) (Australia) in 2010.

Initially, Stark held the role of head of libraries and information services at TSS. In due course, he participated in the 2014-15 IBSC Action Research Program—and from that moment on, he was hooked. Subsequently, he has presented eight workshops at IBSC Annual Conferences.

Furthermore, Stark played a pivotal role in coordinating and hosting the 2018 IBSC Annual Conference at TSS in Gold Coast. He has remained the key liaison within the school in advancing the IBSC Action Research Program and other IBSC-based professional development opportunities. In 2019, he established the TSS Research Fellows’ Program to encourage staff and students to explore, research, and report on issues relating to the education of boys. 

Though Stark retired from his professional career in education in April 2026, he continues to take an active interest in research and the development of boys’ education.

History

In 1989, Dr. Richard Hawley, headmaster of University School (United States) in Cleveland, and Reverend Tony Jarvis, headmaster of the Roxbury Latin School (United States), met to discuss their mutual concerns about the future direction of boys’ schools. As a result they formed a group of similarly concerned leaders of boys’ schools to broaden the conversation and share ideas. Under their leadership the group founded the International Boys’ Schools Coalition (IBSC) in 1995, with the goal to celebrate the lives and education of boys. Both experienced school leaders and master teachers, Hawley and Jarvis embody the spirit of servant leadership that inspires IBSC's work. In 2015, the IBSC board of trustees created this award to honor those whose selfless service furthers best practice in boys’ education and the professional development of those who educate boys.

Selection Criteria

  • We will present this award to an employee of an IBSC member school who has faithfully offered transformational service to IBSC for a period of at least two years.
  • We seek to nominate and award those who serve in support roles rather than senior administrators.
  • Selection: IBSC trustees will review three finalists among the nominees submitted by the IBSC membership at large and select the awardee for recognition at the IBSC Annual Conference.

Questions?

Please contact Amy Ahart at ahart@theibsc.org with any questions.