Festival Awards Criteria

Cups, trophies and shields will be presented to the participant with the highest mark in the stated categories, provided the mark is 85 or higher.
E. C. Irving Musical Theatre Cup and Festival Award
is presented to an outstanding Junior performer who demonstrates exceptional performance ability in a solo class.
Caldwell-Roach Shield and Festival Award
is presented to an outstanding Intermediate performer who demonstrates exceptional performance ability in a solo class
Rob Bruce Cup and Festival Award
is presented to an outstanding Senior performer who demonstrates exceptional performance ability in a solo class
Adjudicator’s Choice Award and Provincial Recommendation
are the prerogative of the Adjudicator (please see the provincial syllabus for specific criteria)

Novice
In order to receive an award a performer must have competed in a minimum of two separate classes and the average of the top two marks must be 80 or greater
Junior
In order to receive an award a performer must have competed in a minimum of three separate classes and the average of the top three marks must be 85 or greater
Intermediate/Senior
In order to receive an award a performer must have competed in a minimum of three separate classes and the average of the top three marks must be 85 or greater
Open
In order to receive an award a performer must have competed in a minimum of three separate classes and the average of the top three marks must be 85 or greater
The Leslie Lake Searle Joy of Performance Award
is given to a performer in junior or senior high school who shows a passion for music performance. The performer must also give strong musical and artistic performances in both classical (voice or instrumental) and musical theatre (this includes Song And Dance). The performer must be supportive of his/her peers on and off stage.
The John E. Clarke and Annie L. Clarke Memorial Award is presented to
1. A male singer with changed voice, age 21 and under, who meets the qualifications for "major awards"
2. A choir of unchanged male voices, or, in the absence of a choir entry, a small group of unchanged male voices
Adjudicator’s Choice Awards and Provincial Recommendations
are the prerogative of the Adjudicator (please see the provincial syllabus for specific criteria)