Natalie L: Ethel Tibbits Nominee

Congratulations to Natalie L who has been announced this week as a nominee in the Youth category for the 2011 Ethel Tibbits Award, sponsored by the Richmond Review newspaper. This is an annual award to recognize outstanding women in Richmond in the categories of Arts, Business, Sports, Community and Youth. Natalie is one of 7 youth nominees this year; the winners will be announced at a ceremony on March 7 at the Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport.

Natalie is a longtime NPIDA dancer, competing as an Open Champion. She is currently a Grade 12 student at McMath Secondary School, and is also a top competitive pianist. She is the third NPIDA dancer to be honoured with an Ethel Tibbits nomination, joining Hanna S (2008/Youth) and Courtney R (2009/Arts). Congratulations Natalie!