Life Membership of the Band Association of New South Wales is the ultimate award bestowed upon an individual member. This honour may be granted to any member of the band movement of New South Wales who, in the opinion of the Committee, has given outstanding service to the Band Association of New South Wales, as per section 3 of the BANSW By-Laws.

After retirement as a member, Life Members may attend any meetings, general or committee, and if invited, join in any discussion but shall not be entitled to a vote. They shall have the right of attendance for two persons at the invitation of the Committee to any contest or function that the Association may promote.

The Band Association of New South Wales President will present The Life Membership award at a premier association function. Life Members is recorded in the Register of Life Members. A suitable badge with the name and year of induction inscribed thereon will be issued together with a certificate.

Nomination for Life Membership shall be submitted along with supporting evidence to bestow this honour to the Association Secretary.