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The Frank Winter Memorial Award |
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Frank Winter was a long-time member of the Auckland folk music fraternity, popular and highly respected both in Auckland and throughout New Zealand. For many years he was the proprietor of the now defunct Poles Apart Folk Club and it was during this time that he founded the Auckland Folk Festival in 1973 (see history of the festival). He was a long serving committee member and a great supporter of the festival until his death in 2003.
During his life Frank was unstinting in his support and encouragement of young performers and he inspired many hesitant musicians and singers to pursue their musical dreams. It was therefore fitting that, following his death, a young performers’ award should be established in his memory. The Frank Winter Memorial Award is presented to a talented young performer, chosen by the festival committee, to help them achieve their musical goals and/or further their musical education. The recipient of the award is announced during the Saturday evening Invitation Concert.
Recipients of the Frank Winter Memorial Award
2009 Kirsty and Claire Robertson
Travelled to Ireland and performed for the President, Mary McAleese.
2008 Mark Mazengarb
Travelled to U.S.A. to attend guitar camps.
2007 Frances Dickinson
Travelled to Ireland to immerse herself in Celtic music and culture.
2006 Catherine (BB Banjo) Bowness
Travelled to the U.S.A. to attend bluegrass festivals and bluegrass summer school.
2005 Dianne Mikkelson
Travelled to Scotland to take part in the MOD Scottish Traditional Song Festival, achieving 2nd place.
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