The Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr. Ernest Peets extended congratulations to Major Kenneth (Toki) Dill, Marjorie Pettit, the late Ted Ming, Paul and Penelope Leseur and Daren A. Herbert who were all honoured last evening at the Bermuda Arts Council’s (BAC) Annual Awards Ceremony.
These six Bermudians were celebrated for their significant contributions to the island’s arts and cultural scene.
The hybrid in-person and virtual event took place at the Earl Cameron Theatre, where the Minister presented awards in the categories of, Lifetime Achievement Award, Founder’s Award, Patron Award and the Earl Cameron Award.
The recipients were honoured with the following:
- Major Kenneth (Toki) Dill, received the Lifetime Achievement Award for his immense contributions as a former Bermuda Regiment Bandmaster and music teacher.
- Marjorie Pettit, received the Lifetime Achievement Award as Choral Director - Director of the Bermuda Chamber Choir and Orchestra and Bermuda School of Music's Youth Choir.
- The late Ted Ming, was posthumously honoured with the Founder’s Award. As the former group leader and lead vocalist of the Bermuda Strollers, Ted Ming was a true ambassador for Bermuda Tourism and a pioneer and visionary in his field.
- Paul and Penelope Leseur, received the Patron Award, for their very generous support of arts in Bermuda; and
- Daren A. Herbert, a rising star, received the prestigious Earl Cameron Award for his critically acclaimed career as a theatre, stage and film actor.
Minister Peets formally acknowledged the recipients during his remarks last evening (https://bit.ly/3haFudT).
To learn more about the Bermuda Arts Council and its annual grants and awards, visit: https://communityandculture.bm/contributions-awards/bermuda-arts-council/.