Roll of Honour
Our Presidents
| Presidents | Years |
|---|---|
| Joseph A Hunt MBE | 1960 to 1969 |
| W Harry Clarke | 1969 to 1977 |
| Belle Lewis | 1977 |
| Rev John Key | 1979 to 1981 |
| Tony Morris | 1982 |
| William C Evans OBE | 1982 to 1985 |
| Norman Wheeler | 1985 to 1999 |
| Alan Leadbeater | 1999 to 2013 |
| Robert Taylor | 2014 to 2024 |
| Joy Sidaway | 2024 to present |
Our Chairmen
| Chairmen | Years |
|---|---|
| E James Mountford | 1960 to 1968 |
| Norman Wheeler | 1968 to 1980 |
| Alan Leadbeater | 1980 to 1999 |
| Julian Wilson | 1999 to 2003 |
| Ron Munro | 2003 to 2008 |
| Tony Jay | 2008 to present |
Norman Wheeler Memorial Award Winners
This annual award, dedicated to the memory of our late President Norman Wheeler, is presented at our AGM to a Society member who has, in one way or another, made an outstanding contribution to the Society in the past year.
| Winner | Year |
|---|---|
| Alison Adams | 2001 |
| Tony Jay | 2002 |
| Ann Duffin | 2003 |
| Pearl Taylor | 2004 |
| Jean Chalk | 2005 |
| Alan Hirons | 2006 |
| Jean Leadbeater | 2007 |
| Bob Taylor | 2008 |
| Alan Leadbeater | 2009 |
| Tony Lacey | 2010 |
| Alan Bugg | 2011 |
| Roz Chalk | 2012 |
| Paul Finch | 2013 |
| Ryan Allen | 2014 |
| Jean Chalk | 2015 |
| Pauline Sherlock | 2016 |
| Kelly Mitchell | 2017 |
| Paula Lacey | 2018 |
| Tessa Lodge | 2019 |
| Deborah Mitchell | 2020 |
| Tony Jay | 2021 |
| Matt Bridgewater | 2023 |
| Rachel Sproston | 2024 |
Alan Leadbeater Memorial Award Winners
This annual award is in honour of our dear friend and President, Alan Leadbeater. It is the only award whose winner is chosen by our members attending the AGM, and is for their favourite performance of the year.
| Winner | Year |
|---|---|
| David Steele | 2014 |
| David Steele | 2015 |
| Lisa Lilwall | 2016 |
| Mark Williams | 2017 |
| Liz Bird | 2018 |
| Paul Mitchell | 2019 |
| Ryan Allen-Rose | 2020 |
| Matt Bridgewater | 2023 |
| Sophie Grogan and Laura Woodall | 2024 |
NODA West Midland Area Awards
| Year | Show | Award | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 42nd Street | Best Programme | Nominated |
| 2005 | Happy As A Sandbag | Best Musical | Nominated |
| 2007 | Jekyll And Hyde | Best Musical | Winner |
| 2009 | Hot Mikado | Best Poster | Nominated |
| 2009 | Hot Mikado | Best Programme | Winner |
| 2010 | 50 Years Of ROS | Best Programme | Nominated |
| 2011 | The King And I | Best Programme | Nominated |
| 2011 | The King And I | Best Musical | Nominated |
| 2012 | Summer Holiday | Best Programme | Winner |
| 2012 | Summer Holiday | Best Musical | Nominated |
| 2013 | Whistle Down The Wind | Best Musical | Nominated |
| 2014 | Jesus Christ Superstar | Best Musical | Winner |
| 2014 | Jesus Christ Superstar | Best Programme | Winner |
| 2016 | The Witches Of Eastwick | Best Musical | Nominated |
| 2018 | White Christmas | Best Musical | Nominated |
| 2019 | CATS | Best Musical | Winner |
| 2023 | Evita | Best Musical | Nominated |