Former APRA AMCOS CEO, Brett Cottle AM, has been honoured by the Australasian Music Publishers Association (AMPAL) by receiving the Outstanding Contribution To Music Publishing award.
Cottle received the honour at a recent presentation ceremony hosted by the AMPAL Board of Directors; the Chair of AMPAL, Matthew Capper (Warner/Chappell Music Australia), Deputy Chair, Clive Hodson (Perfect Pitch Publishing) and General Manager, Matthew O'Sullivan.
The award recognises the immense contribution made by Cottle to the Australian and New Zealand music publishing sector, and his work on behalf of songwriters and composers over many years.
"The music publishing industry was incredibly fortunate to have such a talented and fair-minded leader at APRA AMCOS for so many years," Capper said.
"Brett steered the organisation into becoming the world-beating society that it is today, and his extraordinary legacy continues to be the benchmark in effective rights management."
O'Sullivan added, "Brett has left an indelible mark on the Australasian music industry, and his vision and leadership of APRA AMCOS is respected internationally.
"AMPAL is extremely grateful for Brett's dedication and tremendous work on behalf of Australian and New Zealand music publishers, and their songwriter and composer partners."
Cottle is just the second recipient of the award, following a presentation in 2016 which honoured founding AMPAL member J Albert & Son Pty Ltd (Alberts).
The award comes after Cottle finished his 27-year stint as chief executive of APRA this past June.
