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Still time to nominate for BBE Awards

You have until Saturday night to nominate the organisations or individuals you think have made a huge impact on the banding world in the past year.

BBE awards
  The Awards celebrate dedication, commitment, innovation and achievement

There is still time to nominate both organisations as well as individuals that you feel deserve recognition for their contribution to the brass band movement in the 2023 Brass Bands England Awards.

Awards

The awards, which have been won by some brilliant organisations and people over the years recognise dedication, commitment, innovation and excellence in numerous categories — including this year a new award for conductors.

Categories:



Band Project of the Year
Outstanding Contribution Award
Young Bandperson Award
Services to Youth Award
Brass Band Conductor Award (supported by the Brass Band Conductors' Association)
Lifetime Achievement Award

Information

More information on the individual award categories can be found on the Awards page.

https://www.bbe.org.uk/awards

The awards, which have been won by some brilliant organisations and people over the years recognise dedication, commitment, innovation and excellence in numerous categories — including this year a new award for conductors4BR

Nominate

Nominations can be made online via the nomination form by midnight on Saturday 13th May.

Those attending the Spring Festival in Blackpool can fill out a nomination card at the BBE Trade Stand.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFAQbH1UkN0_xPtBr4QUaEVvWZ0baLTJ3CHNsJZKagpxTXkQ/viewform

As a thank you for submission, all nominators will be entered into a prize draw for the chance to win a £50 Band Supplies voucher.

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