Bromsgrove 6th former, Dennis Schurch has won a prestigious award for his essay writing skills in the annual Gulen Institute Youth Platform, and is on his way to Washington DC to collect his award, meet with US Congressmen and tour the city as part of his prize.

To help him on his way, the school has donated the sum of 10,000 baht for Dennis? pocket money on the amazing trip.

Dennis? essay was on the topic of ?Hospitality in the Global Village?, and was one of over 500 entries from over 40 countries worldwide including 40 states within the USA.

Dennis is the second Bromsgrovian to win an award in this annual competition – Desislava Ekzarova was also successful in this competition last year.