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KOONUNG WOODTURNERS GUILD INC.
Promoting excellence and Fellowship in Woodturning
Reg No A0033752T
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.
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.
All financial members shall be eligible for the award that shall not be restricted to recent or new members.
It is desirable that the member shall have contributed to the Guild in any of the following areas:
The Award is to be presented in August each year at the Annual General Meeting.
“Brian Christian Award”
For
Member’s marked improvement in Woodturning
&
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
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