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29-Oct-2010
by Rob Howard
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 Gary Daverne, the well known and highly accomplished composer, arranger and conductor, has recently received two public awards.The North Shore City Council made Gary Daverne ‘A Companion of North Shore City’ for exceptional service to the local community benefiting present and future generations. This award took place on September 14th. On October 27th 2010 Gary was the recipient of the prestigious Benny Award, the highest honour that can be awarded to any entertainer in New Zealand. The ‘Benny’ award, from the Variety Artists Club (VAC) is for services to entertainment in the fields of Music, Musical Theatre, Acting and Film. This major award is named after a famous NZ magician Edgar Benyon who received the first award in 1969. A Benny is awarded each year to an entertainer or someone in the industry who has excelled or contributed to the industry above the "norm". The function was held at the 'Pumphouse' in Takapuna and international celebrity, Max Cryer MBE made the award presentation. “That makes two major awards within he month. Wow! I am still on a high”, commented a highly delighted Gary Daverne. |