Awards

honouring VOS Musical Theatre members…

Honorary Members

This Award honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the Society’s well-being and longevity, both on and off stage. Each recipient has been a member for at least 20 years and has been involved in numerous productions in any capacity. Many Honorary Members continue to actively participate in all aspects of the Society.

Sue Pyke
Joined 1987
Patrick Heath
Joined 1993
David Brillinger
Joined 1983
Janet Hender
Joined 2005
Mary-Lynne Britt
Joined 1970
John Britt
Joined 1970
Holly McGimpsey
Joined 1979
Heather Lewis
Joined 1989
Francesca Bitonti
Joined 1998
Lal O’Connor
Joined 1998
Pat Brown
Joined 1988
Peta MacKenzie
Joined 1970
Alan MacKenzie
Joined 1961
Doug Eriksen
Joined 1967
John Laing
Joined 1978
Joanne Jones
Joined 1978

Active Honorary Members

  • Francesca Bitonti
  • David Brillinger
  • John Britt
  • Mary-Lynne Britt
  • Pat Brown
  • Doug Eriksen
  • Patrick Heath
  • Janet Hender
  • Joanne Jones
  • John Laing
  • Heather Lewis
  • Holly McGimpsey
  • Alan MacKenzie
  • Peta MacKenzie
  • Lal O’Connor
  • Sue Pyke
  • Francesca Bitonti
  • David Brillinger
  • John Britt
  • Mary-Lynne Britt
  • Pat Brown
  • Doug Eriksen
  • Patrick Heath
  • Janet Hender
  • Joanne Jones
  • John Laing
  • Heather Lewis
  • Holly McGimpsey
  • Alan MacKenzie
  • Peta MacKenzie
  • Lal O’Connor
  • Sue Pyke

  • Pat Blair
  • Fern Brawn
  • Frank Brawn
  • John Bray
  • Patricia Draper
  • Margaret Duff
  • Denny Girvin
  • Pat Girvin
  • Gwen Glew
  • Norah Hughes
  • Gwynedd Hughes
  • Eileen Langstaff
  • Doreen Massam
  • Dianne Murton
  • Rosemary Pugh
  • Janet Senior
  • Robert Stevens
  • Loreen Travis
  • Mildred Trevena
  • Norman Tyrrell
Honorary Members In-Memorium
  • Pat Blair
  • Fern Brawn
  • Frank Brawn
  • John Bray
  • Patricia Draper
  • Margaret Duff
  • Denny Girvin
  • Pat Girvin
  • Gwen Glew
  • Norah Hughes
  • Gwynedd Hughes
  • Eileen Langstaff
  • Doreen Massam
  • Dianne Murton
  • Rosemary Pugh
  • Janet Senior
  • Robert Stevens
  • Loreen Travis
  • Mildred Trevena
  • Norman Tyrrell
  • Pat Blair
  • Fern Brawn
  • Frank Brawn
  • John Bray
  • Patricia Draper
  • Margaret Duff
  • Denny Girvin
  • Pat Girvin
  • Gwen Glew
  • Norah Hughes
  • Gwynedd Hughes
  • Eileen Langstaff
  • Doreen Massam
  • Dianne Murton
  • Rosemary Pugh
  • Janet Senior
  • Robert Stevens
  • Loreen Travis
  • Mildred Trevena
  • Norman Tyrrell

Dave Milligan Award

David Milligan was a member of our Society for many years. He served as a Stage Manager and Assistant Stage Manager, performed as a dancer and actor, and worked on crew for numerous productions. Dave passed away suddenly in 2002. The Dave Milligan Volunteer Recognition Award honours outstanding volunteers from the previous season (July to June). It recognizes individuals who make exceptional contributions to the Society on or off stage, are always willing to help, and serve as positive representatives of the Society.

  • 2017 – Janet Hender

  • 2017 – Mary-Lynne Britt

  • 2014 – Mary-Lynne Britt

  • 2013 – Fran Bitonti

  • 2013 – Mark Riishede

  • 2011 – Lal O’Connor

  • 2011 – Peta MacKenzie

  • 2010 – David Hardwick

  • 2009 – David Brillinger

  • 2008 – Guy Chester

  • 2007 – Tara Britt

  • 2007 – Karl Issel

  • 2005 – John Britt

  • 2005 – John Laing

  • 2004 – Lindy Van Alstine

  • 2003 – Adrian Butler

  • 2002 – Rosemary Pugh

David Milligan was a member of our Society for many years. He served as a Stage Manager and Assistant Stage Manager, performed as a dancer and actor, and worked on crew for numerous productions. Dave passed away suddenly in 2002. The Dave Milligan Volunteer Recognition Award honours outstanding volunteers from the previous season (July to June). It recognizes individuals who make exceptional contributions to the Society on or off stage, are always willing to help, and serve as positive representatives of the Society.

  • 2017 – Janet Hender
  • 2017 – Mary-Lynne Britt
  • 2014 – Mary-Lynne Britt
  • 2013 – Fran Bitonti
  • 2013 – Mark Riishede
  • 2011 – Lal O’Connor
  • 2011 – Peta MacKenzie
  • 2010 – David Hardwick
  • 2009 – David Brillinger
  • 2008 – Guy Chester
  • 2007 – Tara Britt
  • 2007 – Karl Issel
  • 2005 – John Britt
  • 2005 – John Laing
  • 2004 – Lindy Van Alstine
  • 2003 – Adrian Butler
  • 2002 – Rosemary Pugh
  • 2017 – Janet Hender
  • 2017 – Mary-Lynne Britt
  • 2014 – Mary-Lynne Britt
  • 2013 – Fran Bitonti
  • 2013 – Mark Riishede
  • 2011 – Lal O’Connor
  • 2011 – Peta MacKenzie
  • 2010 – David Hardwick
  • 2009 – David Brillinger
  • 2008 – Guy Chester
  • 2007 – Tara Britt
  • 2007 – Karl Issel
  • 2005 – John Britt
  • 2005 – John Laing
  • 2004 – Lindy Van Alstine
  • 2003 – Adrian Butler
  • 2002 – Rosemary Pugh

Any member of VOS Musical Theatre may recommend a fellow member for Honorary Membership or the Dave Milligan Volunteer Recognition Award. All nominations will be reviewed by the Board, and selections will be announced at the AGM. For more information or to submit a recommendation, please email gm@victoriaonstage.ca or call 250-381-1021.