for 2019 for ‘Their Outstanding Contribution to Oral History Collecting and Recording’.
The Association is made up of private record collectors, professional sound archivists, radio broadcasters and social historians, consisting of individuals and institutions with a strong interest in sound recording history, its development and all related activities.
Previous winners include academics, June Bronhill, Slim Dusty and John Meredith.
This is a great recognition of the dedicated work Rob and Ollie have done over many years in documenting and preserving oral history, folklore and the culture of everyday life.
Congratulations Rob and Ollie and watch out for more of their work on the Verandah Music blog and Youtube channel.