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KOONUNG WOODTURNERS GUILD INC.
Promoting excellence and Fellowship in Woodturning
Reg No A0033752T

  

 


Brian Christian Award

Purpose

The award was established in November 1998 to honour the memory of Brian Christian, a founding member of Koonung Woodturners Guild, in keeping with the standards that Brian established by his own deeds and workmanship. Brian was an excellent wood turner who was prepared to share his knowledge, skill and design techniques with others in order to encourage them to extend their skills and abilities.

Aim

The aim of this award is to recognise a member for his or her marked improvement in woodturning since becoming a member while at the same time having contributed to the Guild.

Eligibility

All financial members shall be eligible for the award that shall not be restricted to recent or new members.

Attributes

A member shall have demonstrated an improvement in the following areas:

 

It is desirable that the member shall have contributed to the Guild in any of the following areas:

The Award

The Award is to be presented in August each year at the Annual General Meeting.

The Certificate is to be known as the:

            Koonung Woodturners Guild Inc

“Brian Christian Award”
For
Member’s marked improvement in Woodturning
&

Contribution to the Guild

The certificate is to be signed by the President and one other office bearer.


 

Previous Winners of the Brian Christian Award

Year                Name of Award Winner

2009 Alan Thompson

2008 Rick Gilks

2007 Dianna Bermingham

2006 Ray Smith

2005 Reg. Johnson

2004 David Tonkin

2003 Peter and Sheila Flynn

2002 Max Lehmann

2001 Denis Champion

2000 Joe Walker

1999 Geoff Oakley