Each year on our residencies, we celebrate our musicians who display the most promise and dedication. The recipients of each award is decided by the sectional tutors during the residencies.
National Youth Arts Wales would like to express its gratitude to those who have donated money for the creation of these awards.
National Youth Brass Band of Wales:
- The John Childs Memorial Trophy
Awarded to the most promising player at this year’s residency
Carys Wood
- The David Mabey Prize
Awarded to the most improved player on the residency
Isla Hawkins
- The Principal Cornet Trophy
In Memory of Tony Small
Stephanie Jonas
National Youth Orchestra of Wales:
- The Haydn Davies Award
Awarded to the most promising player still in education
Noah Harcourt-Smith
- The Irwyn Walters (Friends of NYOW) Awards
Awarded to the two most promising string players at this year’s residency
Tristan Xuan and Jemima Soper
- The Wil Jones Prize
Awarded to the most promising woodwind player at this year’s residency
Sam Finch
- The Goronwy Evans Award
Awarded to the most promising brass player at this year’s residency
Tom Evans
- The Tony Moore Harp Prize
Awarded to the most promising harpist at this year’s residency
Heledd Wynn-Newton
- The Tony Moore Percussion Prize
Awarded to the most promising percussionist at this year’s residency
Carys Underwood
- The Welfare Team Prize
For overall contribution to the Orchestra
Gwydion Rhys
Congratulations everyone!