Awards

New for 2022

Choreographers Challenge
Our Junior and Senior winner will each receive a $50 Claudia Dean Gift Voucher Compliments of Claudia Dean.
Most Promising Lyrical / Slow Modern Dancer
Trophy awarded by the adjudicator to one competitor over the entire eisteddfod.
Most Promising Contemporary Dancer
Trophy awarded by the adjudicator to one competitor over the entire eisteddfod.

Madeleine Trueman Sportsmanship Award
Sponsored by Madeline and Carla Trueman. Voted by the competitors for another competitor who has displayed true sportsmanship, supporting their peers, trying their hardest, being a friendly face and having a fantastic time at the eisteddfod. This person must also show respect and integrity to the discipline of dance.
Founding Members Award
Shield. Selected by the committee for someone who goes above and beyond for the Darling Downs Eisteddfod.
Most Promising Dancer
Trophy awarded by the adjudicator in both Junior and Senior
Dance Encouragement
Trophy awarder by the Adjudicator on both Junior and Senior
Most Promising Classical Dancer
Trophy awarded by the adjudicator to one competitor over the entire eisteddfod.
Most Promising Jazz Dancer
Trophy awarded by the adjudicator to one competitor over the entire eisteddfod.
Most Promising Tap Dancer
Trophy awarded by the adjudicator to one competitor over the entire eisteddfod.
Adjudicators Award
Trophy awarded by the adjudicator to anyone at the Eisteddfod
Most Outstanding Presentation and Attire for Solo/Duo/Trio
$50 Claudia Dean voucher compliments of Claudia Dean. Selected by the committee for the most well groomed and neatly presented solo/duo/trio.
Most Outstanding Presentation and Attire Group
Trophy. Selected by the committee for the most well presented, organised and uniform group.
Effective Group Dynamics
Shield. Awarded by the Adjudicator
Champion Dance School
Shield awarded to the studio with the highest accumulation of points scored over 6 dances across all age groups.
Age Aggregates
Trophy. Highest number of points gained in any 3 solo pieces for ages 9&under excludes improvisations Trophy. Highest number of points gained in any 5 solo pieces for all other ages excludes improvisations
Classical Repertoire
$100 Bursary towards dance education / development
Dance Championships
Trophy for winner and runner-up across each