The following members are acknowledged for their special contribution to The Grainger Wind Symphony.
Artistic Excellence Awards
Stuart Andrew for his outstanding work in preparing and performing the Stravinsky Concerto for Piano and Winds, awarded in 2019
Allanah Coldwell for her outstanding performance of Nestico’s Persuasion for saxophone and band awarded in 2019
new Robert Harry for artistic excellence demonstrated as a trumpeter, consistently performing at a high level, leading and developing the trumpet section while creating opportunities for members to grow and excel, soloist in 2nd movement Concerto for Trumpet by Deane-Johns, player since 2016, section manager since 2021 to present, awarded in 2025
new Stuart Newstead received life membership in 2013; an award for excellence as principal pianist for the wind symphony, and accompanist for guest artists, awarded in 2015; and an awarded for artistic excellence for piano solo performances in Queen Symphony and accompanying soloists, awarded in 2025
Brendan Toohey for excellence as clarinetist in the wind symphony and soloist, awarded in 2015
new Shane Walterfang awarded for excellence as trumpet player in the wind symphony and soloist awarded in 2015, for artistic excellence as associate conductor 2016, an auditioned position, current associate conductor since 2023, trumpet player since 2012 to present, on committee 2016, 2023 to present, awarded in 2025
General Service Awards
Excellence Awards
Tavis Ashton-Bell player since 2004 to 2018, and Concert Manager, Publicity Manager and Librarian, awarded in 2014
Nicholas Benbow player since 2002 to 2024 and section manager to 2016, awarded in 2014
Robert Clark player since 2008-2015, current since 2025, past Section Manager, awarded in 2014
Maree Gladwin player 1996 – 2024, awarded in 2014
Kate Lock/Brady for excellence in work as concert manager adding a concert series at Deakin Edge, Federation Square awarded in 2013
Sally Newstead current player since 1997, for her enthusiasm and flexibility in playing different roles in the clarinet section, awarded in 2019
new Maree van Niel/Pattas current flute player since 2015, section manager 2021-2023, awarded in 2025
Joshua Petherbridge current player since 2003, for web site system administrator WordPress and PostNuke, and GWS CRM system architect and system administrator Customer Relations Management system awarded in 2014 & 2017
Michael Taylor for excellence and positive contribution as the lone double bass player enabling the wind symphony to achieve its high standard, awarded in 2017
Jenny Todd for her high standard as a clarinet player, willingness to be in the team and play different roles, awarded in 2017
new Erin Wallach current player since 2014, currently on Committee, awarded in 2025
Long Service Awards
Christine Duniam/Ewan current player since 2008, awarded in 2017
Shane Hunt current player since 2006, awarded in 2017
Jacqueline Jones current player since 2007, awarded in 2018 and 2022
Joshua Petherbridge current player since 2003, awarded in 2022
Caitlin Stubenrauch player 2008 – 2020, awarded in 2014
Julie Tiedemann current player since 1992, awarded in 2013
General Service Awards
Most Committed Section Awards
Flute Section 2019 for their outstanding commitment as a section of the wind symphony in being setup and ready before the starting time, excellent attendance, most up-to-date with registration for each event and fees
Section Manager Awards 2019
For their important work in engaging and supporting players in their section for each concert over a number of years
- Jacci Jones – Flute and acting Double Reed Section Manager
- Sophie Caldwell – Clarinet Section Manager
- Caitlin Stubenrauch – Saxophone Section Manager
- Tracy Tulloch – Horn Section Manager
- Stuart Andrew – Low Brass and String Bass, and acting Trumpet Section Manager
- Stuart Newstead – life member and Percussion Section Manager.
new Section Manager Awards 2025
For their important work in engaging and supporting players in their section for each concert over a number of years, particularly for 2025.
- Jacci Jones – Flute Section Manager
- Hilary Jones – Double Reed and Choirs Manager
- Sebastian Beswick – Clarinet Section Manager
- Allanah Coldwell – Saxophone Section Manager
- Robert Harry – Trumpet Section Manager
- Tracy Tulloch – Horn Section Manager
- Fraser Dun – Low Brass Section Manager
- Stuart Newstead – life member and Percussion Section Manager
- Michael Taylor – Strings Section Manager.
Outstanding Service Awards
new Allanah Coldwell, a saxophone and clarinet player 2016 to 2025, section manager 2024-5, concert manager 2018-2021 awarded in 2025
Christine Ewan/Duniam, a player since 2008, section manager to 2016 and from 2025, past publicity manager, past acting concert manager and past committee member, awarded in 2014
Caitlin Franken/Stubenrauch player since 2008 and current section manager, awarded in 2014
Karman Lee/Melitsis a player from 2010, and past Personnel Manager and committee member 2010 to 2015, awarded in 2014
Paul van Haaster for his services as the GWS non-playing member recording engineer of rehearsals and concerts, and managing the download service for players and conductors awarded in 2019
Outstanding Service and Long Service Awards
Tavis Ashton-Bell – played since 2004, played all clarinets, concert manager 2014-2017, desktop publisher of programs, academic presenter 2004-18, awarded 2017. Also received General Service Award in 2014
Life Membership Awards
Ruth Collins, a player since 1989, president 2012-2015, Publicity and Secretary, past trumpet section manager, player to 2018, and now a current player, awarded 2011
new Christine Duniam, a player since 2007, past committee member, section manager to 2016 and from 2025, awarded an Outstanding Service Award in 2014, and a current player, awarded in 2025
Lyle Hoefer, a player since 1988, past Trumpet section manager and past committee member in Publicity, a current player awarded in 2014
Stuart Newstead, a player since 1997, chairperson 1999, section manager since 2009, awarded Excellence Award in 2015, a current player, awarded in 2013
new Paul van Haaster, a non-player since 2015, offering exceptional audio and video services, artistic post-production high quality recordings of live performances for reflection and personal development of composers, conductors and players, a current active member, awarded in 2025
Robyn Yeung secretary/treasurer since 1988 to present, a non-playing Life member, spouse of Music Director, a current active member, awarded in 2009
Roland Yeung founding committee member 1985, Associate Conductor 1985-8, Music Director since 1988 to present, committee roles Chairperson/President, Concert Manager, Personnel Manager, IT Database Manager, Social Media Manager, Administrator, a current active member, awarded in 1996.
The Criteria for Awarding Member Awards had been approved by the GWS Committee as a By-Law “Member Awards” in April 2025. It is available by request from members.
Last updated 15th December 2025 by R. Yeung