A chief highlight of the glamorous Honeybees Christmas Party is the annual presentation of the Mary Lou Shield. Awarded at the discretion of the previous year’s winner, the shield honours all manner of achievement, be it outstanding performance, behind the scenes support, or just plain niceness.
It's a light-hearted tribute to Mary Lou Sheil, a person who was, and remains, an important part of our group. During her time with us, Mary Lou was facing the challenges of Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma and we shared the highs and lows of that journey. A most accomplished woman, Mary Lou was also rather fond of goofy jokes. Somewhere she is sure to be smiling over the dopey pun that keeps her name on our lips. And most certainly she would approve of the award's encouraging spirit.
Bern receives the much covetted award from Musical Director, Steve Clarke
2015 Bern Cogin
2011 Jennie Lin
Trish Lane - December 2010
It's a light-hearted tribute to Mary Lou Sheil, a person who was, and remains, an important part of our group. During her time with us, Mary Lou was facing the challenges of Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma and we shared the highs and lows of that journey. A most accomplished woman, Mary Lou was also rather fond of goofy jokes. Somewhere she is sure to be smiling over the dopey pun that keeps her name on our lips. And most certainly she would approve of the award's encouraging spirit.
Previous winners:
2016 Mike Johnson
Bern receives the much covetted award from Musical Director, Steve Clarke
2015 Bern Cogin
Musical Director, Steve and the entire Clarke family - December 2014
2014 Stephen Clarke
Richard receiving the Mary Lou Shield from Julie - December 2013
2013 Richard Bell
2012 Julie King
2011 Jennie Lin
Trish Lane - December 2010
2010 Trish Lane
2009 Francine Paton
2008 Jerry Phillipson
2007 Kevin Tanner2006 Jenny Petroni
2005 Valerie King
Maria & Richard receiving The Mary Lou Shield from Rico - December 2004
