The glitz and glamour of Broadway arrived at the Standerwick Centre, near Frome, on Saturday 17th April for the Frome Amateur Operatic Society’s annual awards giving ceremony.
Around 150 people attended the event, which saw members of the group receive awards for their performances over the past year.
To tie in with the group’s forthcoming production of ‘Annie’, the ceremony embraced an American theme – including a ten foot statue of the character Uncle Sam.
Andrew Carpenter, chair of FAOS said, “This was the third awards event. They were started as the society has become so big now, with five productions a year, it is good to reward the hard work.
“Whilst they’re very meaningful, everybody in the society plays an important role in making it as successful as it is.
“As chairman I would like to congratulate all those who were nominated for awards, as well as those who won awards. The society would like to thank the sponsors for this year’s awards too.”
The winners
• Best male singer, sponsored by Friary Vintners, Davey Evans. • Best female singer, sponsored by Orchardleigh House & Estate, Lou Knight. • Best Comic Performance, sponsored by Lesleys Flower Shop, Steve Huggins. • Best Dancer, sponsored by Danceworks, Joe Nicholson. • Unsung Hero, sponsored by White Row Country Foods, Jo Windel. • Best Newcomer, sponsored by The Frome Times, Heather Jones. • Outstanding Contribution, sponsored by Sailsbury Printing, Peggy Snook. • Best Young Male Performer, sponsored by Andrew St John Discotheques, Ellis Dackombe. • Best Young Female Performer, sponsored by C W Accountancy, Sophie Rozycka. • Best Actress, sponsored by Part 2 Hair Salon, Victoria May. • Best Actor, sponsored by FDC Law, Nevil Poole. • Award of Excellence, sponsored by The Fosseway Magazine, Sue Crocker. • Members’ Award of Appreciated, sponsored by FAOS itself, Karen Harley. • Best Overall Performance, sponsored by Frome Memorial Theatre, Kevin Withers. • The Life Time Achievement Award, sponsored by Travel Angels, Bob Stannard.
