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 2023
The black-tie event was held at Tote on Ascot on Sunday 8th October 2023. The Variety Artists Club of New Zealand is delighted to announce the recipients of the 2023 Benny Awards.
Agnew Award for Excellence: Gary Brown
Castaways Resorts Top Group Award: Abba Heaven
Fullers Entertainment Award: Stewart & Tricia McPherson – Stetson Productions
Gary Daverne Classical Music Award: Shan Liu
International Achievement Award: Kaylee Bell
Lou Clauson Top Variety Artist Award: Pip Milford-Hughes
NZ Entertainment Academy Top Musician Award: Dan Cosgrove
Pacific Entertainment Top Female Artist Award: Vanessa Abernethy
Pat McMinn Rising Star Award: Tayla Alexander
Patron’s Award: Nick Jones
Pub Charity Top Male Artist Award: Nic Kyle
Rielly Comedy Award: Tom Sainsbury
Showcase Entertainment Award: Mark Taipari
Benny Award: Jodi Vaughan
VAC Scrolls of Honour:
Joy Adams
Geraldine Brophy
Josh Cesan
Aly Cook
Murray Lindsay
Mike McCarthy
Danny Phillips
Presidents Medallion: Merv Thomas, Bernie Allen, Guy Cater.
President’s Distinction Award: Bob Campbell Dennis Harvard
Photos from the night can be found on our VAC Photo Gallery page. Photos by Steve Bone Photography.