Historical information

In 1983 the John Wilson Award was given to Herbert John Brumby. The citation reads:
The Committee, Blind Members and Staff pay tribute to Herbert John Brumby and record his notable contribution over a period of forty years to the betterment and advancement of the blind people using the HMV Lightfoot Centre.
As a volunteer, auxiliary member and committee member, as a sighted person and a blind member, he has given quite supportive friendship and consistent service of a high order to blind people and indefatiguable (sic) allegiance to the Association.
We honour Herbert John Brumby and are pleased to acknowledge his high standing in the esteem of his friends, in the presentation of this year's John Wilson Award, the first to a blind person.

Physical description

1 A3 cream page in brown and gold frame