TONI LAMOND AM
National Patron Toni Lamond is part of one of Australia's great showbusiness families. Her parents were Stella and Joe Lamond, her sister is Helen Reddy and her son is Tony Sheldon.
Her career began at the age of 10 singing on radio and touring with her parent's variety shows. In Australia she went on to star The Pajama game, Oliver!, Gypsy and Anything goes. In the early 60s she was a regular on Grahan Kennedy's television show In Melbourne tonight (IMT) and ultimately became the first woman to host her own show. She appeared in night clubs and revues throughout the United Kingdom and on BBCTV and BBC Radio. In the United States, where she lived from the mid70s to mid 90s, her theatre credits include Mame, Oliver!, Cabaret, Annie, Hello Dolly! and Nunsense.
Returning permenantly to live in Australia she has appeared in 42nd Street, My Fair Lady, Beauty and the Beast and Simon Gallaher's The Pirates of Penzance.
Toni has won 2 logies, a Variety Club Award, a Mo Award and has been presented with the key to the city of Melbourne.
MARY PORTER AM MLA
Local Patron
"I have long had an interest in all forms of art and in particular community based performing arts. Local theatre groups contribute so much more to our community than just their performances. They provide an opportunity for people from all types of backgrounds and all ages to work together to produce something really special. Our young people get the opportunity to learn from those who have so much to give and develop not only their talents, but their self esteem and sense of worth. In addition to producing great entertainment for those of us lucky enough to attend, we are also building community capacity and the CAT Awards are a very special part of that whole wonderful process"
Mary Porter
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