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2010 Award Nominee
Posted on February 22, 2010
For the second consecutive year I have been nominated for the Corporate Events Guide's 2010 People's Choice Awards, in the category "Best Nationwide Bands." (There is no category for solo performing musicians.)
To support my nomination by voting, please click on the image at right. Your email address and a brief comment is required to validate the vote. Many thanks in advance for your support!
Armand Mendes da Costa 1926-2009
Posted on December 6, 2009
On Thursday, 3 December 2009, my father Armand Mendes da Costa passed away peacefully in his 84th year. Dad had a great deal of musical input into my life, and particularly helped me develop a love for music of the swing and big-band eras that dominated the 1930's and 1940's.
“I'll be seeing you, in all the old familiar places, that this heart of mine embraces, all day through. In that small cafe; the park across the way; the children's carousel; the chestnut trees; the wishing well. I'll be seeing you, in every lovely summer's day; in every thing that's light and gay, I'll always think of you that way. I'll find you in the morning sun, and when the night is new, I'll be looking at the moon, but I'll be seeing you.” (Fain/Kahal, 1938)
Listen to "I'll Be Seeing You” by Michael Bublé
Dad believed firmly in the Bible teaching that the dead are asleep and awaiting a resurrection to an earthly paradise of God's making. (Eccl 9:5; Acts 24:15; Rev 21:3, 4)
"If an able-bodied man dies can he live again? All the days of my compulsory service I shall wait, until my relief comes. You will call, and I myself shall answer you. For the work of your hands you will have a yearning.” ~ Job 14:14, 15
Sadly missed but not forgotten. Dad, I'll be seeing you. ♥
Andre
Award Winner
Posted on November 5, 2009
I was delighted and surprised to receive a phone call on Monday from Sharon Schutte of New Zealand's Corporate Events Guide informing me that I am the winner of the 2009 People's Choice Award for the Best Nationwide Bands category. (Me and my "Band" of black and white keys.) A huge THANK YOU to all who supported my nomination by voting - you made it happen!
Stuart Macklin, Managing Director of the Corporate Events Guide, wrote:
"The Corporate Events Guide People's Choice Awards honour New Zealand companies that have excelled in their field of expertise over the last 12 months. Now in their fourth year, the Corporate Events Guide People’s Choice Awards are known as the most prestigious awards in the event planning industry.
"13,000 votes have been recorded throughout the year and we are very happy to inform you that Andre Mendes Da Costa emerged as the Best Nationwide Bands in the Corporate Events Guide People’s Choice Awards 2009.
"The Corporate Events Guide People's Choice Awards are a fantastic accolade to associate with your company. The votes you received were generated from event planners across New Zealand who have had a positive experience with your company. The Corporate Events Guide is recognised as the leading directory in New Zealand for event planners, and this award will provide consumers with confidence and reassurance when booking your product."
Awards Finalist
Posted on October 3, 2009
Have just been informed that I am one of five finalists in the CEG People's Choice Awards for Best Nationwide Bands. Finalists have been given a one-week voting extension in the awards, so if you have heard my music and would like to support my nomination, please click on the link below or the image at right and submit your vote before Friday, 9 October.
Click here to support my nomination by submitting your vote.
"Simply being nominated in the CEG People's Choice Awards is a fantastic accolade to have associated with any company and to be announced as a finalist, really is an amazing honour," according to Corporate Events Guide event manager Sharon Schutte.
The winner for each nationwide category is to be announced at the CEG People's Choice Awards Gala Dinner which will be held on the evening of the TIME Speakers' Convention at the Ellerslie Events Centre in Auckland on Friday, 30 October.
Awards Nomination
Posted on July 12, 2009
Have just been advised by New Zealand's Corporate Events Guide that I have been nominated for their "People's Choice Awards." Which fundamentally means that if I have any chance of receiving this award I need to notify former clients and others of their opportunity to support my nomination by voting.
Not too sure of the significance of this award, but as the Corporate Events Guide has nationwide coverage and will increase my exposure to potential clientele, I guess it is worth putting out there.
So, if you receive an email asking you to vote for me, please take a moment to do so — I would be very grateful! :-) Just click on the link in the image at right. Many thanks in advance for your vote!