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{{Infobox award |
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| name = Benny Award |
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| image = VAC_Benny_Award.jpg.png |
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| alt = Variety Artists Club of New Zealand Benny Award |
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| caption = Benny Award |
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| description = A lifetime of excellence in variety entertainment |
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| date = 1969 |
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| country = New Zealand |
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| website = http://www.vac.org.nz |
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'''The Benny Award''' is the highest honour that can be bestowed to a New Zealand variety entertainer.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/entertainment/8525612/Friends-on-tour-with-country-music-lineup|title=Friends on tour with country music lineup, Taranaki Daily News Online}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amplifier.co.nz/news/64076/benny-award-goes-to-gary-daverne-onzm.html|title=Amplifer News Story : Gary Daverne Benny Award}}</ref><ref name="voxy">{{cite web|url=http://www.voxy.co.nz/national/eddie-low-honoured-benny-award/5/28061|title=Voxy News - Eddie Low Honoured with Benny Award}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.livecabaretshows.com/jimjoll.htm|title=Jim Joll Biography}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.azshows.com/TheaterTickets/review/audience/symphony-orchestra-conductors-third-year-to-see-shen-yun/|title=Shen Yun Performing Arts Website, Gary Daverne}}</ref><ref name="vac_a">{{cite web|url=http://www.vac.org.nz/|title=VAC Website}}</ref> It is presented annually by the [[Variety Artists Club of New Zealand]] to a variety performer who has achieved a lifetime of excellence in their field of the performing arts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/682232/Kiwi-pop-singer-receives-Benny-Award|title=Suzanne Lynch Benny Award Article, Stuff.co.nz}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amplifier.co.nz/news/52510/eddie-low-honoured-with-benny-award.html|title=Eddie Low Benny Award, NZ Music News}}</ref> |
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Nominations for the Benny Award are accepted from VAC members and the recipient ultimately decided upon by past Benny recipients, making its presentation recognition of the highest degree by the New Zealand entertainment industry.<ref name="voxy" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.raycolumbus.com/past.html|title=Ray Columbus Biography}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nzonscreen.com/person/chic-littlewood/biography|title=Chic Littlewood Biography - NZOnScreen}}</ref> |
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The Benny Award was first presented to legendary New Zealand variety performer [[Edgar Wilson Benyon|Edgar Benyon]] (1902-1978) in 1969.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/biographies/5b25/1|title=Edgar Benyon Biography, Encylopedia of NZ Biography}}</ref> The Benny statuette was designed and sculptured by magician Jon Zealando and features Greek muses [[Melpomene]] and [[Thalia (muse)|Thalia]] - the traditional symbols of comedy and tragedy.<ref name="vac">{{cite web|url=http://www.vac.org.nz/bennyawards.html|title=Benny Awards Page, VAC Website}}</ref> |
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Recipients of the Benny Award include many New Zealand household names and figureheads of entertainment.<ref name="aucklandcity.govt">{{cite web|url=http://www.aucklandcity.govt.nz/dbtw-wpd/exec/dbtwpub.dll?AC=SEE_ALSO&QF0=Descriptors&QI0==%22Benny+Award%22&XC=/dbtw-wpd/exec/dbtwpub.dll&BU=&TN=LocHAM&SN=AUTO10888&SE=52&RN=4&MR=0&TR=0&TX=1000&ES=0&CS=1&XP=&RF=Displayweb&EF=&DF=&RL=0&EL=0&DL=0&NP=2&ID=&MF=WPEngMsg.ini&MQ=&TI=0&DT=&ST=0&IR=49036&NR=0&NB=0&SV=0&SS=0&BG=&FG=&QS=&OEX=ISO-8859-1&OEH=ISO-8859-1|title=Auckland City Councils Library System : Historial Records from Newspapers}}</ref><ref name="voxy" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://nzmusic.org.nz/artists/pop/ray-columbus/|title=New Zealand Music Commission, Columbus Biography}}</ref> The 2012 Benny recipient was well-known fiddle-player Marian Burns.<ref name="aucklandcity.govt" /> |
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== Full list of Benny Award Recipients == |
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* 2012 - Marian Burns |
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* 2011 - Shane Hales |
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* 2010 - [[Gary Daverne|Gary Daverne ONZM]] |
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* 2009 - [[Eddie Low|Eddie Low MNZM]] |
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* 2008 - [[Suzanne Lynch|Suzanne Lynch MNZM]] |
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* 2007 - Ray Woolf MNZM |
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* 2006 - [[Alan Watson (magician)|Alan Watson]] |
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* 2005 - Elaine Bracey |
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* 2004 - Eldred Stebbing MNZM |
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* 2003 - Jim Joll |
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* 2002 - Tom Sharplin |
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* 2001 - Gray Bartlett MBE |
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* 2000 - Doug Aston |
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* 1999 - [[Gerry Merito]] |
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* 1998 - [[Malvina Major|Dame Malvina Major]] |
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* 1997 - Paul Bennett |
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* 1996 - Keith Leggett |
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* 1995 - Guy Cater |
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* 1994 - Mary Throll |
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* 1993 - [[Rob Guest|Rob Guest OBE]] |
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* 1992 - Carl Doy ONZM |
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* 1991 - Debbie Dorday |
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* 1990 - [[Billy T. James|Billy T. James MBE]] |
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* 1989 - Sylvia Rielly |
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* 1988 - [[Ricky May]] |
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* 1988 - Alma Woods MBE |
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* 1987 - Silvio De Pra <ref name=accordion> Maisefield, Heather, [http://www.accordions.com/news.aspx?d=02-Nov-2012&lang=en#art6324 Accordionists Honored at the 2012 Benny Awards, Auckland - New Zealand], ''Accordion Weekly News'', Oct 2012 </ref> |
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* 1986 - Johnny Bond |
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* 1985 - Toni Savage BEM QSM <ref name=accordion /> |
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* 1984 - John Maybury Snr |
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* 1983 - Russell Middlebrook |
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* 1982 - Don Linden |
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* 1981 - Marcus Craig |
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* 1980 - Peter Evans |
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* 1979 - Chic Littlewood |
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* 1979 - Eddie Hegan |
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* 1978 - George Tumahai |
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* 1977 - [[Max Cryer|Max Cryer MBE]] |
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* 1976 - Rusty Greaves |
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* 1976 - Merv Smith |
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* 1975 - Philip Warren QSO |
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* 1974 - Les Andrews |
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* 1974 - Peter Newberry QSO |
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* 1974 - [[John Rowles|John Rowles OBE]] |
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* 1973 - [[Ray Columbus|Ray Columbus OBE]] |
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* 1972 - Lou Clauson QSM |
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* 1972 - Jon Zealando |
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* 1971 - Pat McMinn OBE |
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* 1970 - [[Oswald Astley Cheesman|Oswald Cheesman OBE]] |
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* 1970 - [[Howard Morrison|Sir Howard Morrison OBE]] |
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* 1969 - [[Edgar_Wilson_Benyon|Edgar Benyon]] |
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==External links== |
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* [http://www.vac.org.nz Variety Artists Club of New Zealand Website] |
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* [http://www.vac.org.nz/bennyawardrecipients.html Biographical Information about all Benny Winners] |
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEzbHzPJpUc 2011 Benny Awards television coverage] |
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHLDGOG6t1A Max Cryer MBE presents the 2006 Benny to Alan Watson] |
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiRM1r0J2uk Max Cryer MBE presents the 2009 Benny to Eddie Low] |
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dj2Rz2fL3ws Max Cryer MBE presents 2010 Benny to Gary Daverne ONZM] |
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==References== |
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[[:Category:Performing arts awards]] |
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[[:Category:Clubs and societies in New Zealand]] |
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[[:Category:New Zealand culture]] |
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[[:Category:Performing arts]] |
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[[:Category:Organisations based in New Zealand]] |
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[[:Category:Variety shows]] |
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[[:Category:Culture in Auckland]] |
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[[:Category:Non-profit organisations based in New Zealand]] |
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[[:Category:Awards established in 1969]] |
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Variety Artists Club of New Zealand Benny Award Benny Award | |
Description | A lifetime of excellence in variety entertainment |
Date | 1969 |
Country | New Zealand |
Website | http://www.vac.org.nz |
The Benny Award is the highest honour that can be bestowed to a New Zealand variety entertainer.[1][2][3][4][5][6] It is presented annually by the Variety Artists Club of New Zealand to a variety performer who has achieved a lifetime of excellence in their field of the performing arts.[7][8]
Nominations for the Benny Award are accepted from VAC members and the recipient ultimately decided upon by past Benny recipients, making its presentation recognition of the highest degree by the New Zealand entertainment industry.[3][9][10]
The Benny Award was first presented to legendary New Zealand variety performer Edgar Benyon (1902-1978) in 1969.[11] The Benny statuette was designed and sculptured by magician Jon Zealando and features Greek muses Melpomene and Thalia - the traditional symbols of comedy and tragedy.[12]
Recipients of the Benny Award include many New Zealand household names and figureheads of entertainment.[13][3][14] The 2012 Benny recipient was well-known fiddle-player Marian Burns.[13]
Full list of Benny Award Recipients
- 2012 - Marian Burns
- 2011 - Shane Hales
- 2010 - Gary Daverne ONZM
- 2009 - Eddie Low MNZM
- 2008 - Suzanne Lynch MNZM
- 2007 - Ray Woolf MNZM
- 2006 - Alan Watson
- 2005 - Elaine Bracey
- 2004 - Eldred Stebbing MNZM
- 2003 - Jim Joll
- 2002 - Tom Sharplin
- 2001 - Gray Bartlett MBE
- 2000 - Doug Aston
- 1999 - Gerry Merito
- 1998 - Dame Malvina Major
- 1997 - Paul Bennett
- 1996 - Keith Leggett
- 1995 - Guy Cater
- 1994 - Mary Throll
- 1993 - Rob Guest OBE
- 1992 - Carl Doy ONZM
- 1991 - Debbie Dorday
- 1990 - Billy T. James MBE
- 1989 - Sylvia Rielly
- 1988 - Ricky May
- 1988 - Alma Woods MBE
- 1987 - Silvio De Pra [15]
- 1986 - Johnny Bond
- 1985 - Toni Savage BEM QSM [15]
- 1984 - John Maybury Snr
- 1983 - Russell Middlebrook
- 1982 - Don Linden
- 1981 - Marcus Craig
- 1980 - Peter Evans
- 1979 - Chic Littlewood
- 1979 - Eddie Hegan
- 1978 - George Tumahai
- 1977 - Max Cryer MBE
- 1976 - Rusty Greaves
- 1976 - Merv Smith
- 1975 - Philip Warren QSO
- 1974 - Les Andrews
- 1974 - Peter Newberry QSO
- 1974 - John Rowles OBE
- 1973 - Ray Columbus OBE
- 1972 - Lou Clauson QSM
- 1972 - Jon Zealando
- 1971 - Pat McMinn OBE
- 1970 - Oswald Cheesman OBE
- 1970 - Sir Howard Morrison OBE
- 1969 - Edgar Benyon
External links
- Variety Artists Club of New Zealand Website
- Biographical Information about all Benny Winners
- 2011 Benny Awards television coverage
- Max Cryer MBE presents the 2006 Benny to Alan Watson
- Max Cryer MBE presents the 2009 Benny to Eddie Low
- Max Cryer MBE presents 2010 Benny to Gary Daverne ONZM
References
- ^ "Friends on tour with country music lineup, Taranaki Daily News Online".
- ^ "Amplifer News Story : Gary Daverne Benny Award".
- ^ a b c "Voxy News - Eddie Low Honoured with Benny Award".
- ^ "Jim Joll Biography".
- ^ "Shen Yun Performing Arts Website, Gary Daverne".
- ^ "VAC Website".
- ^ "Suzanne Lynch Benny Award Article, Stuff.co.nz".
- ^ "Eddie Low Benny Award, NZ Music News".
- ^ "Ray Columbus Biography".
- ^ "Chic Littlewood Biography - NZOnScreen".
- ^ "Edgar Benyon Biography, Encylopedia of NZ Biography".
- ^ "Benny Awards Page, VAC Website".
- ^ a b "Auckland City Councils Library System : Historial Records from Newspapers".
- ^ "New Zealand Music Commission, Columbus Biography".
- ^ a b Maisefield, Heather, Accordionists Honored at the 2012 Benny Awards, Auckland - New Zealand, Accordion Weekly News, Oct 2012
Category:Performing arts awards Category:Clubs and societies in New Zealand Category:New Zealand culture Category:Performing arts Category:Organisations based in New Zealand Category:Variety shows Category:Culture in Auckland Category:Non-profit organisations based in New Zealand Category:Awards established in 1969