NPIDA and EBIDS Awards and Scholarships

Nora announcing awards and scholarships

Rebecca and Courtney assisting with awards

Pixie, Mikaela, Sage and Bridget (see below for their awards)

Garlene Pickett Scholarship winners: Shannon, Cara and Mackenzie

Garlene Pickett Scholarship Runners-Up: Alexey, Mckenna, Esme, Thea, Catharine, Sophie and Mary

Courtney and Nora award Olivia her scholarship

Olivia 

Garlene Pickett Scholarship runners-up: Anna, Megan, Julia, Raven, Tomas, Jessie, Sarah, Stephanie and Morgan

Runners-up Anna and Megan

Runners-up Tomas, Jessie, Sarah and Stephanie

Runners-up Stephanie, Morgan, Jadyn and Kyla

Eire Born Participation winners: Jadyn, Morgan, Anna and Shannon (not in photo: Mackenzie)

Pat presents a scholarship to Emma and Shannon

Co-Winners Emma and Shannon

Laurel and Rachel (see below)

Sage and Bridget check out their medals

The annual NPIDA and EBIDS Awards and Scholarships were announced at the NPIDA Celtic Celebration performance on Saturday. Congratulations to all the winners and runners-up!

Most Promising Beginner Dancers: Sage L and Bridget K
Most Improved Effort: Emma B-T
Most Improved Work Ethic: Mikaela P
Most Improved Attitude: Pixie K

Garlene Pickett Memorial Trophy (NPIDA)
"For outstanding dedication, perseverance, drive and passion for Irish dance"
Winner ($100): Shannon G
Winners ($75): Mackenzie C and Cara J
Runners-Up: Catharine A, Alexey K, Mckenna L, Esme M, Thea M, Mary M and Sophie R

Garlene Pickett Memorial Trophy (EBIDS)
"For outstanding dedication and passion for Irish dance"
Winner ($100): Olivia A
Winners ($50): Sarah A, Caitlin B, Kyla F, Morgan G, Raven G, Jessie H, Julia M, Anna M, Stephanie M, Tomas M, Jadyn M and Megan S.

Eire Born Participation Scholarship
1st ($125): Jadyn M - 67 shows
2nd ($75): Morgan G - 52 shows
3rd ($50): Mackenzie C, Shannon G and Anna M (50 shows each)

Pat M and Vic S Award
"For outstanding dedication as a team leader for Eire Born; committed, reliable and dedicated performer, problem solver, able to 'think on his/her feet to the max', positive, supportive and goal-oriented with a constant team approach".
Co-winners ($100 each): Emma B and Shannon G

Flying Colours Dancewear Scholarship from Hannah P
"For long-term service as an Eire Born dancer. This award is given to a dancer who is not a serious competitive dancer but has consistently been a strong team leader and regular performer with Eire Born".
Winner ($100): Rachel Samuel

Nora also added an additional award on Saturday, for "Incredible teamwork, courage and determination while being faced with illness and injury”. Winner: Laurel S.