2021 BCADC Spotlight Awards
Senior
Intermediate
Junior
2021 Special Awards
Adjudicators
Choice
Sponsored by
Parlour Hair Boutique
Ella Brooks
Adjudicators
Choice
Sponsored by
Parlour Hair Boutique
Mackenna Harris
Most memorable
Modern solo
Sponsored by
Sam Budnisky Mem. Fund
Kristen Tabora
Most Memorable
Jazz Solo
Sponsored by
Sam Budnisky Mem. Fund
Bridgette Stovern-Moloci
Most Memorable
Acrobatic Solo
Sponsored by
Rupert Cleaners
Karlie Fudger
Charlotte Rowse
Award
Sponsored by
JPA
Valen von den Steinen
Bound for
Broadway (10-)
Sponsored by
Homeworks
Astrid Warburton
Bound for Broadway
(11-14)
Sponsored by
Homeworks
Claire Westerlaken
Bound for
Broadway (15-18)
Sponsored by
Homeworks
Kendra Hamelin
Most Promising
PR Dancer (15-)
Sponsored by
Alta Gas
Keilly Luong
Most Memorable
PR Dancer (13+)
Sponsored by
Pembina
Taylor Jackson
Jessica Mokrzycki
Memorial Award
Sponsored by
C. Rothwell & J. Verissimo
Brielle Hamelin
Mary Lester
Variety (12-)
Sponsored by
Harbour Machining
Cole Sivertson
Mary Lester
Variety (13+)
Sponsored by
Harbour Machining
Georgia Noble
Cooks Jewelers
Ballet Award
Sponsored by
Cooks Jewelers
Ashlyn Taylor
Contemporary Solo
13-18
Sponsored by
Broadwater Industries
Heather Lamb
Margaret Kinney
Mem. Tap
Sponsored by
Lorna Kellough
Macey Bates
Kimberly Truong
“Heart on the Floor”
Sponsored by
R. Parks + E. Nesbit
Julia Bennett
Johan Woodland
Memorial
Sponsored by
Broadwater Industries
Nolan Robinson
Nicole Cote
Memorial (12+)
Sponsored by Dr. Coburn
Memorial S. Coburn
Katie Le Blanc
Rylan Ciccone
Memorial (12-)
Sponsored by
Northern Savings
Izzie Croot
Madeline Kozoris Mem. Award (13+)
Sponsored by
Gianna Evans
Ayla Hedican
| AWARD | PRIZE | SPONSOR | CRITERIA | WINNER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Adjudicators Choice (Sheri) | $150 | Parlour Hair Boutique | This award is chosen separately by each adjudicator | Ella Brooks |
| "Adjudicators Choice (Natasha) | $150 | Parlour Hair Boutique | This award is chosen separately by each adjudicator | Mackenna Harris |
| Most memorable Modern solo | $100 | Sam Budnisky Memorial Fund | Chosen by adjudicator | Kristen Tabora |
| Most Memorable Jazz Solo | $100 | Sam Budnisky Memorial Fund | Chosen by Adjudicator | Bridgette Stovern-Moloci |
| Acrobatic Award | $200 | Rupert Cleaners | Most Artistic | Karlie Fudger |
| Charlotte Rowse Award | $200 | JPA | Enthusiastic, diverse & determined | Valen von den Steinen |
| Bound for Broadway 10 and under | $50 | Homeworks | M.T. plus any Stage discipline | Astrid Warburton |
| Bound for Broadway 11-14 | $75 | Homeworks | M.T. Plus any stage discipline | Claire Westerlaken |
| Bound for Broadway 15-18 | $125 | Homeworks | M.T. Plus any Stage discipline | Kendra Hamelin |
| Bernice Liu Award | $200 | Bernice Liu | Technical and multi-disciplined | Colby Mackenzie |
| Most Promising Prince Rupert Dancer 12 & under | $200 | Alta Gas | Shows promise of a career in dance. | Keilly Luong |
| Most Promising Prince Rupert dancer 13 & up | $300 | Pembina | Shows promise of a career in dance | Taylor Jackson |
| Jessica Mokrzycki Memorial Award | $500 | Carla Rothwell & Julie Verissimo | A dancer that demonstrates vocal and character proficiency. | Brielle Hamelin |
| Mary Lester Variety Award 12 & under | $50 | Harbour Machining | Most memorable | Cole Sivertson |
| Mary Lester Variety Award 13 & up | $100 | Harbour Machining | Most memorable | Georgia Noble |
| Mary Lester Variety Group Award | $200 | Harbour Machining | Most memorable | Duloc |
| Cooks Jewelers Ballet Award | Watch (Value $400) | Cooks Jewelers | Most outstanding ballet 13-18 | Ashlyn Taylor |
| Contemporary Solo 13-18 | $100 | Broadwater Industries | Most memorable | Heather Lamb |
| Margaret Kinney Memorial Tap Award | $100 | Lorna Kellough | 10 and under adjudicators choice | Macey Bates |
| Kimberly Truong Award “Heart on the Floor” | $200 | Regan Parks And Erika Nesbit | The dancer who l gives 100% and has the “it” factor | Julia Bennett |
| Johan Woodland Memorial Award | $300 | Broadwater Industries | Highest marks in lyrical and ballet | Nolan Robinson |
| Nicole Cote Memorial Award 12 and up | $200 | Dr. Coburn Memorial Award Sara Coburn | Most memorable tap solo | Katie Le Blanc |
| Rylan Ciccone Memorial Award 12 and under | $300 | Northern Savings Credit Union | 2 highest marks Jazz and hip Hop | Izzie Croot |
| Madeline Kozoris Memorial Award 13 & UP | $100 $100 | Gianna Evans | A dancer who shows passion on stage through every performance | Rachel Barnes Ayla Hedican |
| Summer School Scholarship Junior | $525 | Art in Motion Details TBA | Chosen by the adjudicators | Mya Lamb |
| Summer School Scholarship Intermediate | $525 | Art in Motion Details TBA | Chosen by the adjudicators | K.C. Matais |
| Summer School Scholarship Senior | $525 | Art in Motion Details TBA | Chosen by the adjudicators | Kayla Main |
| Chance to Dance Summer School Scholarship 12 and under | $630 | Spectrum City Dance Details TBA | Chosen by adjudicators | Kadence Spencer |
| Chance to Dance Summer School Scholarship 13-15 | $630 | Spectrum City Dance Details TBA | Chosen by adjudicators | Phillipe Martel |
| Chance to Dance Summer School Scholarship 16 - 18 | $900 | Spectrum City Dance Details TBA | Dates and details TBA | Kira MacDougall |
| Junior Spotlight Award | $1000 | Samantha Budnisky Memorial | Top 3 marks in solo & participation in 2 groups | Mya Sivertson |
| Intermediate Spotlight Award | $1000 | Samantha Budnisky Memorial | Top 3 marks in solo & participation in 2 groups | Braya Kluss |
| Senior Spotlight Award | $1000 | Samantha Budnisky Memorial | Top 3 marks in solo & participation in 2 groups | Lola Claire |
Madeline Kozoris Memorial Award
Prize: $200
Sponsored by Giana Evans
Criteria: A dancer who show passion on stage through every performance ages 13 and up
Madeline Kozoris September 25 2001-July 8 2019
Madeline was a big part of the dance world from an early age.
She loved coming to Prince Rupert to compete at the BCADC where she made many friends.
She was a joy to watch on stage but her bright personality was a true gift backstage.
Madeline had many passions whether it be Dance cooking or her animals.
She excelled at everything she put her mind to.
Madeline with her kind heart made a big impact on everyone she met and she Inspired many people.
She could make you believe that you were capable of doing anything and she was usually right.
Samantha Budinsky Memorial Award
2019 Special Awards
| Name of Award | Recipient | Amount | Sponsored |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adjudicators Choice | Julian Hunt | $300 | JPA |
| Choreographer Award | Shelby Richardson | $200 | JPA |
| Francis Nash Memorial Award | Brendan Smith | $250 | Douglas Moore |
| Bound for Broadway 10 and under | Coral Fitzsimmons | $50 | Homework |
| Bound for Broadway 11-14 | Taylor Jackson | $75 | Homework |
| Bound for Broadway 15-18 | Selena Horne | $125 | Homework |
| Bernice Lui Award | Dawson Slater | $200 | Bernice Lui |
| Most Promising PR Dance 12 & Under | Nolan Robinson | $200 | Islander Hall |
| Most Promising PR Dance 13 & Up | Karlie Fudger | $200 | Islander Hall |
| Mary Lester Variety 12 & Under | Makena Oreskovic | $50 | Islander Hall |
| Mary Lester Variety 13-18 | Sara McGowan | $50 | Islander Hall |
| Mary Lester Variety Group | Classical Chickens | $100 | Bank of Montreal |
| Cook's Jewelers Ballet Award | Sloane Zogas | Watch | Cook’s Jewelers |
| Samantha Budinsky Heart and Soul | Brielle Hamelin | $100 | In Memory of Sam Budinsky |
| Heart left on the floor Award | Joran Rysstad | $150 | Kimberley Truong |
| Jessica Mokrzycki Memorial | Lola Clare | $150 | Julia Verissimo & Carla Rothwell |
| Rylan Ciccone Memorial | Joran Rysstad | $300 | Northern Savings Credit Union |
| William Murray Memorial | Tallyah Spencer | $500 | Crest Hotel |
| Margaret Kinney Memorial | Evangeline Briker | $100 | Lorna Kellough |
| Johan Woodland Memorial | Gillian Jardim | $300 | JPA |
| DAPR Companion Summer School Scholarship 12 and under | Hope Misner | $500 | Dance Academy of PR |
| DAPR Companion Summer School Scholarship 13 and up | Jalynn Gibson | $700 | Dance Academy of PR |
| AIM Summer School Scholarship 12 and under | Sienna Lomba | $250 | Art in Motion Dance Studio |
| AIM Summer School Scholarship 13 and up | Ruby Ferlaino | $500 | Art in Motion Dance Studio |
| SCD Chance to Dance Scholarship Junior | Ava Allen | $378 | Spectrum City Dance |
| SCD Chance to Dance Scholarship Intermediate- | Brynn Wolfe | $378 | Spectrum City Dance |
| SCD Chance to Dance Scholarship Senior | Laura Buchanan | $700 | Spectrum City Dance |
| Harbour Dance Scholarship 14 and up | Anja Tillmanns | $700 | Harbour Dance |
| Harbour Dance Scholarship 16 and up | Bailey Rae | $700 | Harbour Dance |