Young Band Person Of The Year Award

Young Band Person Of The Year

This is an annual award presented during the East Coast Of Australia Championships Presentation Ceremony. The winner will receive a $200 cash prize; Perpetual Trophy, a take home Trophy; and will be nominated for the BANSW Young Band Person of the Year award presented at the State Championships.

The award is given to an outstanding young bands person who meet the following criteria:

● Be 25 years and under
● An attendance record of at least 80% for their Band rehearsals and engagements over the past two years;
● Be a member of a BANSW registered band;
● Voluntarily assists in the administrative functions of the band, e.g., working with the band’s secretary/contest administration, tour administration, librarian, etc.
● Voluntarily assists with the musical development of the band, e.g., mentors learners; assists with developing inexperienced band members, supports or helps the band conductor, and contributes to the band’s musical development.
● Voluntarily assists with logistical needs of the band, e.g., loading and moving percussion equipment, cleaning the band room after rehearsals, setting up the chairs and stands at engagements, etc.
● Assists other bands.
● Volunteers at community banding events such as HRBA events, SMBB events or any BANSW events;

Local bands who are affiliated with both HRBA and BANSW may nominate one candidate. Please have your Band Secretary fill in the google form below to nominate a candidate.