BBE Awards 2022 Invite Nominations
Brass Bands England (BBE) recognises those individuals and organisations in the banding world that have made an exceptional contribution to brass banding. Be it through inspiring young people, tireless dedication, leading creative and imaginative projects and collaborations, or bringing about positive social change, there is plenty to be recognised and celebrated.
Nominations are now being welcomed for the following categories:
The Innovation Award
We are looking for people or organisations who are propelling brass banding into the future through great innovative, inclusive and imaginative ways of doing band that are practical, appealing and can be widely-replicated. Such innovations will have a hugely positive impact on banding.
The Social Impact Award
This organisation will have made a massive positive impact on their local community, either through outreach, fundraising, or involvement in making their community a better place. They will have delivered benefits to their community, raised the profile of banding and engaged with more diverse audiences in the process.
Outstanding Contribution Award - over 18s
We are looking for someone who has made an outstanding contribution to their band, whether that's musically, through band organisation or community engagement. We want to hear about someone who has shaped your banding experience for the better, or perhaps someone who has shown great commitment and dedication or overcome great challenges, personal or otherwise, to make a positive contribution.
Outstanding Contribution Award - 18 and under
We are looking for a young person who has made an outstanding contribution to brass banding, whether that's musically or through band organisation or community engagement. We want to hear about someone who has shaped your banding experience for the better, or perhaps someone who has shown great commitment and dedication or overcome great challenges, personal or otherwise, to make a positive contribution.
The Brian W Hicks Memorial Shield for Services to Youth
The winner of this award will have made a huge positive impact on youth or services to youth in the banding sector demonstrated through their own personal commitment and dedication over a considerable length of time. Their activities will have been far-reaching and inclusive. (This award will not be awarded to the same person twice).
The Lifetime Achievement Award
For this award, we are looking for an inspiring individual who has made a significant and sustained positive contribution to the brass band culture at a national or international level over the course of their lifetime. This will have involved huge personal engagement, commitment, and influence, resulting in a lasting legacy or positive impact on banding.
The Band Project of the Year Award
This new award for 2022 is designed to recognise a banding organisation that initiated and delivered an original and successful project that has added value and promoted banding, be it nationally or within their area.
For more information of the eligibility criteria for each category please visit the Brass Bands England website. If you would like an organisation or individual to be recognised, complete the online nomination form, or download a form from the website. The closing date for 2022 nominations is noon on 13th May 2022. can be made by anyone who is not a trustee or member of BBE staff. BBE will not announce the name of the nominee.
The awarding panel will be made up of a panel of BBE trustees and staff. With the exception of the Lifetime Achievement Award, where one outright winner will be selected, the panel will select the top 4 finalists per award category. The top four finalists in the new 'Band Project of the Year' award will then be selected through a public vote held prior to the conference. All award winners and those who've made it to the top 4 finalists in each category will be invited to the Awards presentation
The award winners will be announced at the Brass Bands Conference, presented by Brass Bands England. In 2022 this event will be held at the Life Centre, near Manchester and will take place on Saturday 22nd October. For each award winner there will be a memento to keep.
For more information please email rosie@bbe.org.uk or telephone 01226 771015
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