Sydney Entertainment Centre Diamond Appreciation Award

In August 2011, Mary was honoured with a coveted place in the Sydney Entertainment Centre Hall of Fame, now recognised as the Qantas Credit Union Arena.

She was awarded “The Diamond Appreciation Award for 20 years of passionate and inspiring service to the Talent Development Project – live your dream and never ever give up”.

This inspirational award was presented by the General Manager of the Sydney Entertainment Centre, Steve Romer and is representative of the impact Mary has had on the wider Entertainment Community.

 

  • Dawn Fraser AO

    "Mary's given more young Australian performers a chance to shine than any other Australian I know"

  • Paula Duncan

    “I consider Mary Lopez one of the true talent discoverers. She has found and established some of the great talents of Australia, including Human Nature"

  • ALAN JONES AO

    "Mary Lopez is a wonderful Australian and a generous giver"

  • John Williamson, Country Singer

    "Mary loves Australia and this love shines through in everything she does"

  • Father Chris Riley

    "In the words of Batchelor Girl – Mary encourages and gives our kids ‘permission to shine’"

  • Human Nature

    “Mary believed in us … she nurtured us, developed our talent. She’s always there for us and we’ll always be there for her.”

  • Contact Details

    Mary Lopez AM

    Entertainment and Talent Director
    TDP Artistic Director and CEO
    Emeritus Director Schools Spectacular

    p: +61 (0)2 9954 5540

  • 2010 TDP GRADUATES

  • TDP GRADUATE & MUSICAL DIRECTOR, JOHN FOREMAN

    "Mary Lopez is one of the most professional, dynamic, dedicated and enthusiastic people I have ever met"

  • Bound For Broadway Documentary

  • 2011 TDP Graduation Screening on Aurora TV

    2011 Talent Development Project Graduation Spectacular

    Premiere Screening 6pm on September 24th

    Aurora TV, Channel 183 on Foxtel and Austar

    Aurora TV is the proud Broadcast Partner of the TDP