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Townsville celebrates

Townsville Brass recognise player achievements and service.

Townsville Brass
 

Townsville Brass held its Annual Awards night as well as its Biannual Presentation Dinner on Saturday 22 November.

Long service and other distinguished awards were presented.where we present long service and other distinguished awards.

The 2008 Townsville Brass Awards were:

Brass Academy
Most Improved: Nickolus Dean
Dux: Skye Neale

Brolga Brass
Most Improved: Samantha Boughton-Allan
MD's Award: Oliver Bellwood
Players' Player: Toney Magner

Townsville Brass
Most Improved: Bill Norton
MD's Award: Brendon Lewis
Players' Player: Brendon Lewis

President's Awards
Player of the year: Dale Hosking
Non-playing member: Geoff Duce

Townsville Citizens Band Association Long-service Awards
5 years: Allister Crocker, John Hamilton
10 years: Claire Dickson, Glenn Gough, Helen Gough, Juanita Gough, Karl Gough, Kiara Hosking, Kym Hosking, Glenda Johnston, Brendon Lewis
15 years: Cameron Gough, Dale Hosking, Robyn Hosking, Andre Melville
20 years: Neville Minon

QBA Awards
50 years' service:
Neville Minon (63 years in total, 24 with Townsville Brass)
Noel Price (53 years in total, 36 with Townsville Brass)

Award of Merit:
Keith Hebden for 72 years of service to bands in Queensland, 45 with Townsville Brass.

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