Protea Awards
The Protea Awards is an annual event for recognition of the top six dancers in pre-determined age groups. The aim of this challenge is promote excellence and participation in Highland Dancing events. Scottish National Dance Premiership events are excluded. Only Premier grade dancers qualify for points in either section or Championship competitions.
Four age groups are applicable:
Dancers’ age is determined as the age at the date of competition and a dancer may be nominated in two age groups. Winners are decided on accumulated points during a calendar year. Dancers accumulate points at competitions in all regions.
Points are awarded to the dancers who finish in the top 6 at each competition
1st – 137
2nd – 91
3rd – 71
4th – 53
5th – 37
6th – 23
2019 PROTEA AWARDS NOMINEES
In alphabetical order
7 YEARS – 11 YEARS
12 YEARS – 15 YEARS
16 YEARS and 17 YEAR
18 YEARS AND OVER
7 to 11 Years
12 to 15 Years
16 & 17 Years
Adult Protea Dancers