At this years Scottish Championships a new 'Lifetime Achievement' award is being introduced.
Outstanding contributions
This will be the Scottish Association’s highest award and will be made to nominees who have made an outstanding contribution to brass bands in Scotland throughout their lifetime.
Willie Tennant and Hugh Jonstone MBE have both given 70 years service to brass bands and have been responsible for a high level of teaching of young people, as well as service to their respective bandsSBBA
Two stalwarts
This year two stalwarts of the Scottish Brass band movement will be the first recipients to be presented with the award on Sunday 22nd March.
Willie Tennant and Hugh Jonstone MBE have both given 70 years service to brass bands and have been responsible for a high level of teaching of young people, as well as service to their respective bands.