Other News
This part of the website contains other noteworthy news about the Variety Artists Club of New Zealand Inc and its members, that is not specifically event / Showcase night focused.
Benny Awards Winners 2024
We have just held the 2024 VAC Benny Awards on 10th November, 2024. Winners are shown below:
PAT MCMINN RISING STAR AWARD
Winner: Armani Whitehead-Wilson
Winner: Christie Lethbridge
TOP CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINER AWARD
Winner: Wayne McEwan
GARY DAVERNE CLASSICAL MUSIC AWARD
Winner: Grayson Masefield
RIELLY COMEDY AWARD
Winner: Chris Parker
LOU CLAUSON TOP VARIETY ARTIST AWARD
Winner: Travis Lightband
NZ ENTERTAINMENT ACADEMY TOP MUSICIAN AWARD
Winner: Nick Jones
TOP SHOWCASE ENTERTAINMENT AWARD
Winner: Chet & Melissa O’Connell
RAMADA HOTEL TOP GROUP AWARD
Winner: Devilskin
INTERNATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Winner: L.A.B
SCROLL OF HONOUR PRESENTATIONS
Winner: Mick Peck
Winner: Jacqui Cesan
Winner: John Hanlon
Winner: Joe Gilfillan
Winner: Will Martin
Winner: Roger Shepherd ONZM
PUB CHARITY TOP MALE ARTIST AWARD
Winner: Russell Dixon
PACIFIC ENTERTAINMENT TOP FEMALE ARTIST AWARD
Winner: Betty-Anne Monga MNZM
PATRON’S AWARD
Winner: Gary Brown
AGNEW EXCELLENCE AWARD
Winner: Chet O’Connell
PRESIDENT’S AWARD Presidents Medallions
Monique Feron – In appreciation of her distinguished career and significant contribution to the New Zealand performing arts
Robyn Alexander – In appreciation of her unwavering dedication and support to the Variety Artists Club and New Zealand Entertainment
Presidents Distinction Certificates
David Pomeroy – In recognition of his valued contribution as VAC Webmaster and member of the Executive Committee
Garry Betti – In recognition of his valued contribution and longstanding support of the Variety Artists Club of New Zealand
Steve Tulloch – In recognition of his valued contribution and longstanding support of the Variety Artists Club of New Zealand
THE BENNY AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT
Winner: Jackie Clarke MNZM
Winner: Frankie Stevens MNZM
Photos from the night are available on our VAC Benny Awards 2024 Photos page.