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Wantage Award winners

There were prizes galore for the hard working players of Wantage Silver Band.

Wantage
  The award winners line up with their prizes

There were awards and congratulations to be claimed at Wantage Silver Band's recent annual concert and celebration evening. The presentations were made at the end of a busy day of activity for the seven bands involved in the organisation.

The awards recognised the commitment, dedication and achievements of those involved in the running of the Wantage organisation in the past year.

These award winners are a truly deserving group of playersWSB Chairman, Eleanor Turner

Deserving

WSB Chairman, Eleanor Turner told 4BR: "These award winners are a truly deserving group of players.

It's always difficult to decide who should get the awards as we have so many wonderful players but we look for the people who have given that little bit extra effort, time, help to others and worked hard to improve their playing."

Awards

Bandsman of the Year: Nikki Jones
Joe Payne Cup for Personality: Pauline Davies

Youth Player of the Year: Jamie Cockburn
Lesley Widdicombe Promising Young Horn Player: Amy Jones
Glover Percussion Trophy: George Groves

Pollard Trophy: Owen Hopkins
Enterprise Award: Sam Wyne

Ken Robey Cup for Meritorious Service: Brian Thomas
The President's Cup: Anne Anderson

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Presenter, compere and conductor


               

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