RUDY Bishop made good on his promise when he held an awards ceremony for local actors, pianists and singers, among others at the Camptown Youth Centre, Campbellville, Georgetown, on December 10.At the awards ceremony, certificates were presented to distinguished members of the Chronicle Atlantic Symphony Steel and Brass Orchestra, which was founded by Bishop.
Bishop said the event was necessary to honour those who were unable to attend the gala black tie affair in Brooklyn, New York, in September, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of music and cultural entertainment.
At the gala dinner, more than 15 persons, including, former mayor and former Prime Minister Hamilton Green, veteran journalist/editor Godfrey Wray, Desiree Edghill, Jasper Adams, Henry Rodney, Andre Wiltshire, Frank Lynch, Desmond Fraser, Calvin White and Roy Geddes, among others were awarded.
At the Brooklyn event, he was gifted the Life Time Award for his contribution to music, a contribution which spans some 50 years.
Bishop was instrumental in nurturing many out of the official band room at the Camptown Youth Centre in Campbellville.
A former Member of Parliament under the Burnham administration, Bishop is a veteran musician who made an indelible mark locally in the Atlantic Symphony, Steel and Brass Orchestra.
On December 10, former Prime Minister Hamilton Green was also awarded, along with veteran newspaper editor Godfrey Wray, Lennox Canterbury and others.
The event was well attended and awardees expressed appreciation during brief remarks as they dined in fine style.
Bishop visits his homeland frequently, even though he resides in the U.S. and has since passed the baton over to his son Steve Bishop, who is more than able to take the reins.