Professor James Oxley, a distinguished mathematician, graduated as Dux of the School in 1970 before pursuing a PhD in Combinatorial Geometry at Oxford University. He has been a Professor of Mathematics at Louisiana State University for 40 years, specialising in matroid and graph theory. With over 130 published papers, James has made significant contributions to the field and mentored numerous doctoral students. His achievements were recognised with a Boyd Professorship from LSU, the highest rank awarded by the university. Professor Oxley’s dedication, expertise, and outstanding academic record make him a deserving recipient of this award, honoring his old school and his remarkable career.