Journalism award celebrates the heart behind the byline

Nominated for the award by his tutors, he is one of three winners from across the region's main providers of journalism training, each recognised for exceptional efforts in challenging circumstances.

Kevin O'Donovan, BA (Hons) Sports Journalism Course Leader, says Harry's award is thoroughly deserved: "He's been outstanding from day one of the course, hard-working, committed and determined in his university work but also as a very positive member of his year group."

For Harry, the recognition means as much for what it represents as for the award itself: "I am absolutely over the moon to have been recognised for this prestigious award; it makes all the hard work over these past three years even more fulfilling," he says. "And to have been nominated by the lecturing staff on the course, who have all made our time at Solent an incredible experience, makes it even more special.

"To me, high achievement in the field is the pinnacle of the grind that is needed to succeed in this incredible industry, but it is also a sign of being surrounded by fantastic people like my course mates, who have provided the best support for the last three years."

Harry’s passion for storytelling was shaped early on: "I wanted to study journalism, in part due to my passion for sharing stories for those people and messages which may not always be heard, but I was also inspired to study this field because my grandparents raised me to be inquisitive, passionate about the news and always work hard and that led me to journalism."

He is currently putting that grounding to work at sports marketing agency Ten Toes, where he supports their Football Association account for England Football.

BA (Hons) Sports Journalism at Solent combines practical training with real industry experience, preparing students for careers across sports media, broadcasting and beyond. Find out more here.