The recipient of Merimbula Jazz Festival Annual Award is a muso whose has made a significant contribution to the festival over a period of time. Its a “whos who” of some of the great musicians who have made the Merimbula Jazz Festival the wonderful event that it is.
The Merimbula Jazz Festival Award is presented annually to someone who has contributed to the ongoing development and longevity of jazz music, in all its various forms, and the continuing patronage of jazz festivals.
2019 WINNERS – Barry & Nesta Whitlock
Past Winners
Madam Pat Thompson
Keith Sadler
Roy Gillot
Ron Lucas
Jiri Kripac
Pierre Kammacher
John Ansell
Alex Hutchinson
Paul Ingle
Ian Williams
Kevin Partridge
Dave Drummond
Nyn Hamilton
John Judge
Maurie Fabrikant
Barry Hanley
Gordon Benjamin
Margie & Tony Fullerton
Des Camm
Saul Richardson
Russell Sheridan
Stan Delle Virgin
John Cursley
John Moffatt
Bill McLean
Rob Young
Ron Anderson
John Morrison
Alan Richards
Ione & Alan Harbourne
Tony Buckley
Roger Clark
Bob Porter