Congratulations to the following Dartmouth & District Pipe Band award winners! James Laroche-Paquet Wayne Moug Bursary - Awarded for achievement in advanced chanter, this award was first presented in 2004 in honour of Wayne Moug. Wayne is one of the cornerstones of Canadian Piping and has been involved with Dartmouth & District Pipe Band from the 1990's to present.
Lian Theriault Ivan Richarson Trophy - This trophy is awarded for achievement in drum pad. Ivan Richardson become involved with Dartmouth & District Pipe Band when his two sons, one a piper and the other a drummer, were members. Ivan served in several capacities on the executive including holding the president's position.
Orson Baines George Fowler Memorial Trophy - This trophy is awarded for achievement in junior piping.
Matthew Zwicker Catherine Fowler Trophy - This trophy is awarded for achievement in junior drumming.
Connor Grace Clan Sutherland Junior Leadership Award - This award recognizes a junior member that has shown exemplary leadership skills over the past year.
Jeremy Keddy Clan Sutherland Senior Leadership Award - This award recognizes a senior member that has shown exemplary leadership skills over the past year.
Blaise Theriault Jim Connors Memorial Award in Senior Piping - Awarded for achievement in senior piping.
Ben Newcomb Jim Connors Memorial Award in Senior Drumming - Awarded for achievement in senior drumming.
Blaise Theriault Cote Award for Achievement in Senior Piping - Awarded for highest points accumulation in senior piping over the last season. First presented by Richard and Sandy Cote in 1994 when Richard served on the executive as President.
Bree Caldwell DDPBA Award for Achievement in Senior Drumming - Awarded for highest points accumulation in senior drumming over the last season.
Connor Grace DDPBA Award for Achievement in Junior Piping - Awarded for highest points accumulation in junior piping over the last season.
Liam Baines DDPBA Award for Achievement in Junior Drumming - Awarded for highest points accumulation in junior drumming over the last season.
Callum Wright Pipe Major Andrew Payzant Award - This award recognizes outstanding contribution to the Dartmouth & District Pipe Band. Andrew Payzant started his piping career in the Dartmouth & District Pipe Band. He served as Pipe Major of the Dartmouth Boys Band, played for dancing competitions for many years, and his father is a past president.
Lauren Connors John T. Connors Participation Award - Awarded to a band member who demonstrates an extra effort to participate in band activities in order to make the musical endeavours of the band a success. The John T. Connors Award is in memory of one who had both a deep love of Celtic music and also dedication to perseverance in order to succeed.
Also! Congratulations to Bree Caldwell (grade 3 drumming) and Connor Grace (amateur Piobraireachd), who were awarded the title of 2010 Champion Supreme of Atlantic Canada. Champion Supreme awards are given out by the Atlantic Canada Pipe Band Association to solo competitors who earn the most points during the competition season each year.