25 January 2014: Bob Inducted to the Hands of Fame!

At the Hands of Fame Park in Tamworth NSW, Bob was inducted into the Australian Country Music Hands Of Fame along with Dianne Lindsay and Graham Rodger.

The ceremony was hosted by noted writer/broadcaster Jon Wolfe, one of the directors of the Australian Country Music Foundation. Bob, Graham and Dianne imprinted their hands in the cement and then inscribed their names with special quills, handmade by Noel and Dawn Smith.

“I am so delighted to be included amongst all of these fabulous names and so many pioneers. As I walked around the park I reminisced about so many of the handprints of artists that I have played guitar for over the years…I got to 110 and then I lost count!” – Bob

24 May 2011: 35th Australian Entertainment ‘MO’ Awards,
Best Instrumental or Vocal Instrumental Performer…and the winner is……BOB HOWE

Best Accompanying Band…and the co-winner is…THE TROJANS (Graham Simpson, Peter Kenny, Bob Howe)

11 May 2010: 34th Australian Entertainment ‘MO’ Awards,
Best Instrumental or Vocal Instrumental Performer…and the winner is… BOB HOWE

Bob Howe with 35th Awards presenter Susie Elelman

Bob is congratulated by Noel Scanlon of
Bankstown Trotting Recreational Club, a sponsor of the 34th awards.

Thursday 25th January at the

2007 AUSTRALIAN COUNTRY MUSIC PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS

…a special industry award was presented to

MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR…BOB HOWE

The inscription reads “…in recognition of your musical skills and how you have brought them to bear over the years for the betterment of Australian country music and the artists you work with.”

Watch a video of the presentation in Windows Media Player
(Dial-up connections should right-click to download and then play from their hard drive).
Photo above left: Bob receives his award from Bob Kirchner of the Country Music Bulletin.

30th Sept 2006:
Bob is honoured to be the recipient of the

Marketing Excellence Award

in the

Australian Country Recording Awards 2006.

He was also runner-up in the Instrumental section.

Pictured left, BOB HOWE, TRACY LEE KILLEEN, and NIKKI SWEENEY
(the gorgeous SWEENEYKILLEEN) with ACRA certificates.

30th Australian Entertainment ‘MO’ Awards Variety Vocal/Instrumental Performer of the Year
	Presented 29 April 2006 at the Sydney Entertainment Centre by ‘Maestro’ Tommy Tycho and Geoff Harvey

The Charlie Lamb Award for Excellence in Country Music Journalism in the Lifetime Achievement Category 2004 presented in Nashville, Tennessee by Miss Brenda Lee

Watch the 2004 Charlie Lamb Award being presented to Bob by Miss Brenda Lee on May 28 at the 21st Annual International Country Music Conference… Windows Media™ Broadband or Dial-Up 56k The inscription reads…”The Charlie Lamb Award for Excellence in Country Music Journalism was established to honor the working journalists who have devoted their lives to this genre of music. In recognition of his vast knowledge of country music, informative reporting and literary contributions, the 2004 “Lifetime Achievement Category” award goes to BOB HOWE. During his long and distinguished career, Howe columns and articles have appeared in a variety of publications internationally, as well as in his native country, Australia. However, his most significant contribution may be in the realm of internet journalism. His website “Cowboys In Cyberspace” has long been a favorite destination for country music fans from around the world. We take pride in acknowledging Bob Howe’s body of work as a contribution to the heritage and history of country music. Signed… Charlie Lamb, May 28, 2004, Gary and Peggy Walker, Award Founders. Presented under the auspices of Belmont University, Nashville.” Above L to R: Dr. James E. Akenson (ICMC), Bob Howe, Peggy & Gary Walker (from The Great Escape, award founders) Brenda Lee, Craig Havighurst (contemporary category winner), Charlie Lamb, Dr. Don Cusic (Belmont University)   Mr Charlie Lamb (centre) with Alanna Nash (recipient of the Belmont University Curb Music Industry Country Music Book of the Year Award for The Colonel – The Extraordinary Story Of Colonel Tom Parker And Elvis Presley) and Lifetime Achievement winner Bob.

28 April 2004: The Rotary Club of Galston honoured Bob, Helen Kay and Margaret Fagg with Community Service awards
for their involvement and contribution towards the success of the Galston Country Music Festival.
Pictured above, far left and right: Festival Directors, Vikki and Tony Page.
centre: Bob Howe and his wife, Karen.

Southern Hemisphere Country Music Awards 1982

(F.E.I.P. Victoria)

BOB HOWE Most Popular Guitarist, Most Popular Musician, and Most Popular Newcomer Most Popular Group – HOTSPUR Presented at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl in Melbourne, 17 January 1982

1982 Southern Hemisphere Country Music Awards winners
L to R: Dave Russell, Gene Bradley Fisk, Donna Fisk, Bob Howe, spokesmodel Nikki, Marshall Parker, John Faubel

Best Country Song – 1984 3CCC-FM songwriting contest

Other Nominations:-

• 2015 – top 5 nominee (x2) (Hogan’s Heroes and The Zips) – ‘BEST DANCE SHOWBAND’ – 39th Australian Entertainment ‘MO’ Awards
• 2014 – top 6 nominee (Bob Howe) – ‘VERSATILE VARIETY ARTIST OR GROUP’ – 17th Australian Club Entertainment ‘ACE’ Awards
• 2014 – top 6 nominee (Hillbilly Heaven) – ‘COUNTRY GROUP’ – 17th Australian Club Entertainment ‘ACE’ Awards
• 2013 – top 6 nominee (Hillbilly Heaven) – ‘COUNTRY GROUP’ – 16th Australian Club Entertainment ‘ACE’ Awards
• 2012 – top 5 nominee (Bob Howe) – ‘BEST VERSATILE/VARIETY ACT ‘ – 37th Australian Entertainment ‘MO’ Awards
• 2012 – top 5 nominee (The Trojans) – ‘ACCOMPANYING BAND’ – 37th Australian Entertainment ‘MO’ Awards
• 2012 – top 6 nominee (Hillbilly Heaven) – ‘COUNTRY GROUP’ – 15th Australian Club Entertainment ‘ACE’ Awards
• 2011 – top 5 nominee (Bob Howe) – ‘BEST VERSATILE/VARIETY ACT ‘ – 36th Australian Entertainment ‘MO’ Awards
• 2011 – top 6 nominee (The Trojans) – ‘ACCOMPANYING BAND’ – 36th Australian Entertainment ‘MO’ Awards
• 2011 – top 5 nominee (Bob Howe) – ‘INSTRUMENTAL OR VOCAL/INSTRUMENTAL PERFORMER’ – 35th Australian Entertainment ‘MO’ Awards
• 2011 – top 5 nominee (The Trojans) – ‘ACCOMPANYING BAND’ – 35th Australian Entertainment ‘MO’ Awards
• 2011 – top 6 nominee (Hillbilly Heaven) – ‘COUNTRY GROUP/BAND’ – 14th Australian Club Entertainment ‘ACE’ Awards
• 2010 – top 6 nominee (Hillbilly Heaven) – ‘COUNTRY GROUP/BAND’ – 13th Australian Club Entertainment ‘ACE’ Awards
• 2010 – top 6 nominee (The Trojans) – ‘ACCOMPANYING BAND’ – 13th Australian Club Entertainment ‘ACE’ Awards
• 2010 – top 5 nominee (Hillbilly Heaven) – ‘COUNTRY GROUP’ – 34th Australian Entertainment ‘MO’ Awards
• 2010 – top 5 nominee (The Trojans) – ‘ACCOMPANYING BAND’ – 34th Australian Entertainment ‘MO’ Awards
• 2009 – top 6 nominee (Hillbilly Heaven) – ‘COUNTRY GROUP/BAND’ – 12th Australian Club Entertainment ‘ACE’ Awards
• 2009 – top 6 nominee (The Trojans) – ‘ACCOMPANYING BAND’ – 12th Australian Club Entertainment ‘ACE’ Awards
• 2009 – top 5 nominee (Hillbilly Heaven) – ‘COUNTRY GROUP’ – 33rd Australian Entertainment ‘MO’ Awards
• 2009 – top 5 nominee (The Trojans) – ‘ACCOMPANYING BAND’ – 33rd Australian Entertainment ‘MO’ Awards
• 2009 – top 10 finalist – Instrumental – National Section – VICTORIAN & NATIONAL COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS – I Listen To My Heart
• 2008 – nominee (The Trojans) – ‘ACCOMPANYING BAND’ – 11th Australian Club Entertainment ‘ACE’ Awards
• 2008 – top 6 nominee – ‘INSTRUMENTAL OR VOCAL INSTRUMENTAL’ – 32nd Australian Entertainment ‘MO’ Awards
• 2008 – top 5 nominee (Hillbilly Heaven) – ‘COUNTRY GROUP’ – 32nd Australian Entertainment ‘MO’ Awards
• 2008 – top 5 nominee (The Trojans) – ‘ACCOMPANYING BAND’ – 32nd Australian Entertainment ‘MO’ Awards
• 2007 – top 5 finalist – Musician of the Year – New South Wales Gold Medallion Awards
• 2007 – top 8 nominee (The Trojans) – ‘ACCOMPANYING BAND’ – 10th Australian Club Entertainment ‘ACE’ Awards
• 2007 – top 6 nominee – Rex Barry Award (Industry Achiever award) – CMAA Australian Country Music Achiever Awards
• 2007 – top 5 nominee – ‘INSTRUMENTAL OR VOCAL INSTRUMENTAL’ – 31st Australian Entertainment ‘MO’ Awards
• 2007 – top 5 nominee (The Trojans) – ‘ACCOMPANYING BAND’ – 31st Australian Entertainment ‘MO’ Awards
• 2007 – top 5 finalist – Instrumental – TIARA AWARDS
• 2007 – top 10 finalist – Instrumental – National Section – VICTORIAN & NATIONAL COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS  – Last Cowboy Waltz
• 2006 – Runner-up, Instrumental – Australian Country Recording Awards
• 2003 – top 5 finalist – Instrumental – TIARA AWARDS – I Listen To My Heart
• 2003 – top 5 finalist – Instrumental – National Section – VICTORIAN & NATIONAL COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS – Diamondtina Yodel
• 2003 – top 10 finalist – Instrumental – CMAA Country Music Awards of Australia (Golden Guitars) – Diamondtina Yodel
• 2002 – top 5 finalist – Instrumental – TIARA AWARDS
• 2001 – top 5 finalist – Instrumental – TIARA AWARDS
• 1982 – top 5 finalist – Instrumental – 10th Australasian Country Music Awards (Golden Guitars) – Bushman’s Rodeo
• 1981 – Judge’s Selection – Instrumental – 9th Australasian Country Music Awards (Golden Guitars)
• 1980 – Judge’s Selection – Instrumental – 8th Australasian Country Music Awards (Golden Guitars)
• 1966 – Second prize (as Batman) – Hillmorton Fête Fancy Dress Contest