Annual NPIDA Scholarships and Awards

Sophie and other award winners

Jessie presenting the PMAE awards

PMAE winners Tess and Mary

NPIDA dancers at the Ceili

The following scholarships and awards were presented to NPIDA dancers at the annual year-end show on June 8. Congratulations to all of the dancers! Thank you to Cheryl for these iPhone photos.

MOST PROMISING BEGINNER DANCER: Sophie X, Lily P and Ava J
MOST IMPROVED EFFORT: Courtney U and Eliana K
MOST IMPROVED WORK ETHIC: Teresa J, Erika C, Jessica J, Ciara W and Nadine T
MOST IMPROVED ATTITUDE: Larisa J and Lucy F

NPIDA GARLENE PICKETT MEMORIAL TROPHY
For outstanding dedication, perseverance, drive and passion for Irish dance.
$100 Winner: Tess M
$75 Winners: Eden L and Kassidy P
$50 Winners: Catharine A, Malia K, Reese T, Willow T
Runners-Up/Honourable Mention: Olivia A, Julie C, Callie C, Kairavee M and Alexandra S

EBIDS GARLENE PICKETT MEMORIAL TROPHY
For outstanding dedication, perseverance, drive and passion for Irish dance.
$100 Winner: Sophie C
$75 Winners: Mary M and Samantha S
$50 Winners: Yuka H, Josie S and Poppy T
Runners-Up/Honourable Mention: Ashley C, Aki H, Shu-I, Naomi N and Esther X

EBIDS PAT AND VIC AWARD
For outstanding dedication as a team leader for Eire Born.
$100 Winner: Reese F

FLYING COLOURS DANCEWEAR SCHOLARSHIP (HANNAH PETERS)
For outstanding long-term service as an Eire Born dancer; strong team leader and regular Eire Born performer.
$50 Winner: Cara J

PAT MCANDLESS AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
$2000 Winner: Mary M
$1000 Winner: Reese F
$500 Winners: Olivia A, Julie C, Lucy F and Tess M

Eire Born Participation Awards will be announced at a later date.