General News
22 December, 2023
Lakes and Craters Band announce award winners
CAMPERDOWN’S Lakes and Craters Band have looked back on a busy year, praising the work of members at its annual awards night.
This year has been the band’s busiest year in its history, with 18 official playouts at a variety of venues and events.
Highlights included the Cobden Vintage Rally, the Federation Car Club’s annual picnic rally in Mortlake, Camperdown’s Robert Burns Festival and Camperdown Show, and the Bandstand Sunday performance at Federation Square in Melbourne.
Among the awards was the presentation of a Life Membership.
Music director Jane McSween, who has been a part of the band for 10 years, was awarded the Life Membership.
The presentation included an engraved pen, hand-crafted baton holder and an engraved trophy recognizing her dedication to the band.
Ms McSween said she was incredibly proud and delighted to be the band’s musical director.
Wayne Walton was recognised as the Most Improved Senior Player, with Most Improved Junior Player awarded to Lucy Malon.
Gary Alexander was awarded a Victorian Band Leagues 50 years membership badge for his service to the band.
Ross Irvine received the Alexander trophy for Band Person of the Year.
The trophy was named the Alexander trophy this year in recognition of the many years of support and service the Alexander family have contributed to the band.
The Junior Attendance Award was shared by Amy Stewart and Lucy Malon, while Helen Lynch was presented with the Senior Attendance Award.