Other Awards
Timeline
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1972
Second place gained in the Federation of Operatic Societies programme competition for Ali Baba.
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1987
Society wins the Federation of Operatic Societies competition "Chappell’s Disaster Award'' (what went wrong), for the Jesus Christ Superstar production.
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1992
Society gains first place in the non-commercial section of the Chronicle Christmas Parade for its float from the production of Chicago.
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1995
The Society float of Annie placed as runner-up in the non-commercial section of the Chronicle Christmas Parade.
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1996
The Society float from the production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat placed as runner-up in the non-commercial section of the Chronicle Christmas Parade.
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2009
NZ Musical Theatre Black & White programme competition winner for Blue Eyes.
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2021
MTNZ Youth Programme Award: The Lion King Jr.
The White Audio Silver Programme Award: Chicago
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2024
MTNZ Youth Programme Award: Grease School Edition
MTNZ Gold Programme Award: That Bloody Woman
Musical Theatre NZ (MTNZ) Awards
These awards recognise outstanding contributions to musical theatre.
1995 – Merit Award: Tom Saulbrey
2003 – Merit Award: Norma Harper
2020 – Merit Award: Judy Drake
Youth Artistic Awards
In 1995, the Society in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Levin introduced an artistic award for a four-year period. The award was for 15- to 19-year olds who wished to attend further training to develop their skills in the performing arts. Recipients to reside in the Horowhenua and the award had a monetary value of $500. Recipients were:
1996 – Alison Cormack and Katie Rothnie
1997 – Darlene Mohekey and Alice Beban
1998 – Lynda Morris, Robert Broughton, and Kushla Stewart
1999 – Katie Cotter
This award arrangement then expired, and the Society joined the Horowhenua Creative Communities Committee in continuing this scheme for a two-year period. Recipients were:
2000 – Sam Shore
This award was then suspended.