Canada
Bob and Barbara Stewart have dedicated their lives to Variety’s mission and been central in Variety British Colombia’s success in supporting BC children with disabilities and complex health needs. Barbara commenced volunteering with Variety in 1972 and Bob in 1975. Since then, they have built an enduring legacy of philanthropic leadership. From 1982, Barbara became
United Kingdom
Neil joined Variety in 1972 and was co-opted to the Film Premieres Committee and Variety at Work. From the late 70s he Chaired the Annual Dinner & Ball Committees and later the Events and Fundraising Committees. He was co-opted to the Crew in 1982 becoming a Trustee in 1984 and Chief Barker in 1991. Neil
United Kingdom
An extraordinary couple who together have done so much for Variety at home in Great Britain and globally to support children in genuine need. In so many ways they represent the true heart of Variety. For decades Marsha Rae has turned her talents to creating fundraising platforms to support Tent operations. In 1988 she created
Australia
Having been a Charter member from 1974, Grahame is a ‘founding father’ of Variety in Australia with 50yrs of continuous outstanding service at local and international levels. He has served terms as Chief Barker from 1980 to 1984 and again from 1992-1994, Chair of Variety Australia from 1995-1997, Variety International Director 1995-2009 and President of
Australia
From Head Chorister at All Souls, Langham Place, London and a musical education firmly rooted in the classics, Tony took a job as a tea boy in a small London music publishing company and thereby began a career which established him as one of the UK’s leading arrangers, conductors, record producers and a world-famous composer
Australia
With 44yrs of outstanding commitment to Variety, Penny served as a Vice President of Variety International, a Director on the Board of Variety Australia as well as Chair, Board Director & CEO of Variety NSW/ACT and Chair of Ladies of Variety. A passionate fundraiser for the Kids, Variety Bash Official and participant, she led many,
Iowa, US
It’s hard to find anyone in Variety who didn’t know or didn’t know of, Stanley & Jody Reynolds – and their dedication and passion for not only Variety in Iowa, but Variety International as well. They were the heart and soul of Variety Iowa. Their passion started many years ago when their third child, Brigid,
Los Angeles, US
Personifying the spirit of kindness and generosity, the Forman family have a long and distinguished history of supporting children through Variety – the Children’s Charity, none more so than Michael R Forman. Michael, a natural gentleman, devoted his talent, ideas and countless hours to Variety Boards and events, including the Variety International Board as Vice
