The Rodney Award is presented each year to a member of t
he Cumberland Gang Show who has given 110% effort. The winner is chosen from 10 members nominated throughout the show.
The award is a perpetual trophy honouring the memory of Rodney Milton who tragically passed away in 1998. Rodney was a longstanding member of Gang Show and a great friend to all those who knew him.
The trophy, along with a plaque which is kept by each winner, has been provided by Rodney's parents, Jim and Val Milton, and his sister Norma.
Rodney Award Recipients
| 1998 |
Rob Lang |
Producer/Director |
| 1999 |
Jeanie Wood |
Musical Director |
| 2000 |
Greg Trim |
Senior Cast Member |
| 2001 |
Graham Bone |
Assistant Producer |
| 2002 |
Doug Simpson |
Orchestrations |
| 2003 |
Linda Apthorpe |
Production Secretary |
| 2004 |
Peter Lee |
Technical Director |
| 2005 |
Adam Wardell |
Assistant Producer |
| 2006 |
Graeme Craig |
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader |
| 2007 |
Len Emmerson |
Set Painting Leader |
| 2008 |
Narelle Wardell (Sauerbier) |
Senior PL & Choreographer |
| 2009 |
Brendan Richards |
Senior Cast Member |
| 2010 |
Kelly Finch |
Assistant Producer |
| 2011 |
Meagan Lee (Thompson) |
Assistant Producer |
| 2012 |
Mick Apthorpe |
Stage Manager |
| 2013 |
Matt Thompson |
Assistant Musical Director |
| 2014 |
Karina Wardle |
Marketing Director |
| 2015 |
Glennys Gillard |
Acting Wardrobe Leader |
| 2016 |
Tristan Hornstra |
Production Director |
| 2017 |
Geoff Henderson |
Senior Cast Member |
| 2018 |
Katherine Sharoff |
Assistant Production Director (Singing) |
| 2019 |
Jenny Wardell |
Welfare Director |
| 2022 |
Adele Lockman |
Assistant Production Director / Video Production Leader |
| 2023 |
Rachel Hornstra |
Choreographer |
| 2024 |
Jack Hartley |
Senior Cast Member, Youth Advisor |
| 2025 |
Bennett Lansley |
Wardrobe Leader |