What a night!
The KAS 50th Anniversary Awards night on the 24th July at 
the St Ives Shopping Village Gallery on the Ramps had record attendance.
Guests dressed formally for the elite occasion enjoyed the beautiful artworks while sipping a cool drink and nibbling gourmet canapes.
The formal proceedings were chaired by KAS President Malcolm Carver with VIP delegates, Alister Henskins MP, Member for Ku-ring-gai, Councilor Christiane Berlioz, Meg Stewart, and Peter Millard from Bendigo Bank.
Rowena Monty officially launched the KAS 50th Anniversary Book.
Rebecca Gray receives her Grand Prize award from Patron Meg Stewart and Bendigo Bank’s Peter Millard
The successful Artists were awarded with record value prizes with Rebecca Gray and Louise Sermon taking out the top prizes.
The Judges were Judith White and Alan Somerville. The Judges 
overall comment on the exhibit reflected the quality of the works.
Judges’ Comment on Exhibition
“It’s common practice for many judges to say the standard of work is exceptional”. Yet this is definitely the case in this 50thAnniversary exhibition. But what struck me more is the consistently high standard through all the sections; in particular the print making and drawing. I had the opportunity to see and hear comments and reactions of passing people – there was genuine pleasure and engagement. “ Judith White
“As usual, an exhibition up to high standard. All exhibitors have done themselves credit. Well done Ku-ring-gai Art Society!” Alan Somerville
Malcolm thanks Robyne and her team.
Malcolm Carver thanked the many Society Members that had contributed to the exhibition’s success, too many to name individually, but with special appreciation to Linda Butler and to Exhibition Manager Robyne Birling and her first lieutenants, Suzanne, Jan and Bryan.
Record attendance at the Awards presentations.
Cr. Christiane Berlioz presents on behalf of Ku-ring-gai council Mayor.
Linda drives the AV system.
Alister Henskins MP addresses the audience citing the importance of supporting the Arts in the Community.
Bendigo Bank’s Peter Millard updated on the Bank’s strategy of returning profits to the Community.