Home Schedule Tickets Getting Here History Links       Commemorative Antigonish Highland Games Trophies Read the history of each trophy, along with past recipients  Florence MacMillian Trophy  Wilena MacInnis Penny Trophy  New Zealand Pre-Premier Trophy  Mary Dundas Memorial Trophy          Highland Dancing Commemorative Trophies Florence MacMillian Trophy The late Florence MacMillian instructed Highland Dancing in Antigonish for many years. She did more than simply instruct she also motivated the first generation of her advanced students namely Janice Macqaurrie and Gerarda Mac Donald to excel as teachers and choreographers. Because of Flora and her students and their students, Antigonish can make some legitimate claims for excellence in Highland Dancing. The Florence MacMillian Trophy is presented to the Premier Dancer from the Maritimes who performs the best Flora MacDonald’s Fancy at the Games. An appropriate dance commemorating a well-loved personality. Recipients   1967 - Gerarda MacDonald, Antigonish, NS 1968 - Gerarda MacDonald, Antigonish, NS 1969 - Janice Macquarrie, Antigonish, NS 1970 - Gerarda MacDonald, Antigonish, NS 1971 - Ritalyn MacDougall, Antigonish, NS 1972 - Debbie Robson, Stellarton, NS 1973 - Clare Kiely, Antigonish, NS 1974 - Clare Kiely, Antigonish, NS 1975 - Cathy MacKinnon, Toronto, Ontario 1976 - Sherie Greene, New Glasgow, NS 1977 - Debbie Robson, Stellarton, NS 1978 - Heather MacKinnon, Toronto, Ontario 1979 - Patti Anne MacLeod, Port Hawkesbury, NS 1980 - Clare Kiely, Antigonish, NS 1981 - Clare Kiely, Antigonish, NS 1982 - Clare Kiely, Antigonish, NS 1983 - Patti Anne MacLeod, Port Hawkesbury, NS 1984 - Sherri Lynn Murray, Stellarton, NS 1985 - Jennifer Richardson, Stellarton, NS 1986 - Donna Cameron, Antigonish, NS 1987 - Donna Cameron, Antigonish, NS 1988 - Michelle MacGillivray, Antigonish, NS 1989 - Michelle MacGillivray, Antigonish, NS 1990 - Donna Cameron, Antigonish, NS 1991 - Michelle MacGillivray, Antigonish, NS 1992 - Jesselyn Petrie, Glendale, NS 1993 - Sabra MacGillivray, Antigonish, NS 1994 - Sabra MacGillivray, Antigonish, NS 1995 - Sabra MacGillivray, Antigonish, NS 1996 - Sara Cluett, Port Hawkesbury, NS 1997 - Sabra MacGillivray, Antigonish, NS 1998 - Sabra MacGillivray, Antigonish, NS 1999 - Stephanie Grant, Antigonish, NS 2000 - Stephanie Grant, Antigonish, NS 2001 - Stephanie Turnbull, Truro, NS 2002 - Stephanie Grant, Antigonish, NS 2003 - Stephanie Grant, Antigonish, NS 2004 - Stephanie Grant, Antigonish, NS 2005 - Stephanie Turnbull, Truro, NS 2006 - Sarah McKenna, Antigonish, NS 2007 - Stephanie Grant, Antigonish, NS 2008 - Sarah McKenna, Antigonish, NS Wilena MacInnis Penny Trophy Few exemplified more the spirit of love of the Gael than the late Wilena MacInnis Penny did. Born in Cape George she served the Antigonish Highland Society in many ways in addition to being the society’s first female President and then for several years Games Chairperson. Wilena’s efforts helped sustain and invigorate the Highland Heart and gave an authentic voice to that which we are, “Clanna Nan Giadheal” (Children of the Gael). In recognition of her outstanding contribution to the preservation of Scottish Culture and tradition, this trophy donated in her memory is presented annually to the Premier Dancer, from Antigonish Town or County, who accumulates the highest number of total points in the Premier Competitions. All events held during the Games except Pre-Championships, Championships, Special Events and Restricted Premier (because some dancers are ineligible to compete in these events) contribute to the accumulations of points. Recipients   1994 - Stephanie Grant 1995 - Valerie Chisholm          Stephanie Grant          Kara Spencer (tie) 1996 - Jessica McKenna 1997 - Valerie Chisholm 1998 - Sabra MacGillivray 1999 - Jessica McKenna          Stephanie Grant(tie) 2000 - Holly Arsenault 2001 - Holly Arsenault 2002 - Stephanie Grant 2003 - Stephanie Grant 2004 - Stephanie Grant 2005 - Robin Scott 2006 - Robyn Scott 2007 - Sarah McKenna 2008 - Sarah McKenna   New Zealand Pre-Premier Trophy In 1989, a dance troupe with family and friends from various parts of New Zealand, chiefly Auckland, Hamilton and Whangerei visited the Antigonish Highland Games. Some of the New Zealand delegations were descendants of Nova Scotia who left St. Ann’s for Waipu in the late 1850’s. The “Highland Games” culture is strong in New Zealand and members of this particular group made a habit of celebrating the midnight before the Waipu Games each New Years with a mass participation, “all hands up and all feet dancing’ hillside highland fling on Donald’s Fraser’s land overlooking Bream Bay. For Games lovers, these Games are a must to see. Pat Bourgoyne on behalf of this dancing troupe presented the Antigonish Highland society with an intricately carved Maori plaque to commemorate their visit. The warrior faces on the shield are inset with Paua (abalone) shells. The late Peter Ryan of Auckland taught many of the dancers in this group but illness prevented him from making the trip to Nova Scotia. To commemorate his work with youth and the trip his mates took, the new Zealand Pre Premier trophy is presented annually to the Pre Premier dancer (Beginner, Novice or Intermediate dancer) from Antigonish town or county who judges choose as the dancer demonstrating the “most promise”. Recipients   1989 - Julie MacPherson 1990 - Jacklyn MacDonald 1991 - Valerie Chisholm 1992 - Shenna MacDonald 1993 - Susan Boyd 1994 - Jill Deyoung 1995 - Susan Boyd 1996 - Katie Rawding 1997 - Bridget Coady 1998 - Tara Chisholm 1999 - Robin Scott 2000 - Emily Ives 2001 - Jillian Scott 2002 - Katie MacDonald 2003 - Kayla MacDonald 2004 - Janelle Marchand 2005 - Breah MacEachern 2006 - Riely Wilson 2007 - Maria Landry 2008 - Courtney MacDonald Mary Dundas Memorial Trophy In the early 1960’s, Mary Dundas from Toronto, Ontario was one of the first teachers from outside the Antigonish Area to instruct Highland Dancing workshops prior to the Antigonish Highland Games. To commemorate the work of this National figure, the Mary Dundas Memorial Trophy is presented to the top under 16 years of age Premier dancer for proficiency in the Sword Dance. Recipients   1960 - Leanne Pugsley, 1961 - Sheena Hold, Toronto, Ont 1962 - Teri Brean, Antigonish, NS 1963 - Eileen Pottie, Sydney, NS 1964 - Eileen Pottie, Sydney, NS 1965 - Eileen Pottie, Sydney, NS 1966 - Frances Cooke, 1967 - Janice Macquarrie, Antigonish, NS 1968 - Debbie Smith, Antigonish, NS 1969 - Janice Macquarrie, Antigonish, NS 1970 - Janice Macquarrie, Antigonish, NS 1971 - Heather MacKinnon, Toronto, Ont 1972 - Marianne Skinner, Toronto, Ont 1973 - Julia Ann Braybrook, Toronto, Ont 1974 - Heather MacKinnon, Toronto, Ont 1975 - Heather MacKinnon, Toronto, Ont 1976 - Cheryl Verriere, 1977 - Sherri Green, New Glasgow, NS 1978 - Clare Kiely, Antigonish, NS 1979 - Jill Young, Calgary, Alb 1980 - Claranne Floyd, Antigonish, NS 1981 - Glenda Landry, St. Peter’s, NS 1982 - Michelle MacGillivray, Antigonish, NS 1983 - Danielle Trudeau, Dartmouth, NS 1984 - Krista Gunn, Scotsburn, NS 1985 - Ann Milne, Owen Sound, Ont 1986 - Krista Gunn, Scotsburn, NS 1987 - Sara Cluett, Port Hawkesbury, NS 1988 - Sabra MacGillivray, Antigonish, NS 1989 - Kelly Anne Carey, Halifax, NS 1990 - Jennifer MacDonald, Port Hawkesbury, NS   Wooden Carved Trophy   1991 - Stephanie Grant, Antigonish, NS 1992 - Stephanie Grant, Antigonish, NS 1993 - Stephanie Grant, Antigonish, NS 1994 - Stephanie Grant, Antigonish, NS 1995 - Stephanie Grant, Antigonish, NS 1996 - Shelley Lynn Walsh, Shearwater, NS 1997 - Sonya Doucette, Plymouth, NS 1998 - Shelley Lynn Walsh , Shearwater, NS 1999 - Marielle Lesperance, Ottawa, Ont 2000 - Marielle Lesperance, Ottawa, Ont 2001 - Marielle Lesperance, Ottawa, Ont 2002 - Marielle Lesperance, Ottawa, Ont 2003 - Marielle Lesperance, Ottawa, Ont 2004 - Marielle Lesperance, Ottawa, Ont 2005 - Sarah McKenna, Antigonish,NS 2006 - Robyn Scott, Antigonish, NS 2007 - Jillian MacLeod, Antigonish, NS 2008 - Jillian MacLeod, Antigonish, NS