The Richard Stoute Teen Talent and Over 21 competitions concluded recently with outstanding performances across both categories, as contestants vied for top honours and over $30 000 in cash prizes.
In the Teen Talent category, Dacia Moore emerged as the winner with a commanding 1 253 points, earning the grand prize of $10 000. Second place and $5 000 went to Crayshanda St Hill with 1 162 points, while Joshua Osbourne placed third, scoring 1 142 points to secure $3 500. The fourth-place prize of $2 000 was awarded to Kymani Devonish, who earned 1 134 points, and fifth place, with a prize of $1 000, went to Chelsea Cadogan-Goddard, scoring 1 131 points.
In the Over 21 category, Kyrique Alleyne captured first place with an impressive 1 283 points to receive the top prize of $3 000. The first runner-up and winner of $2 000 was Dave Cumberbatch, who scored 1 195 points, followed by Lisa Hackett in third place with 1 150 points, earning $1 500. The $1 000 fourth-place prize was awarded to Zadora Griffith, who scored 1 120 points, and fifth place, with $750, went to Benoni Blackett, who earned 1 023 points.
Both categories also featured two special awards. The Richard Stoute Award, which includes $1 000 and a trophy, was presented to a finalist who throughout the competition showed good team spirit, was punctual and had good deportment. ZZ Cumberbatch won this award in the teens and Kyrique Alleyne won in the Over 21 category. The other special award, Best Spouge Performance Award, worth $500 and a trophy, was presented to Teen Talent Damario Foster. This award was not presented in the Over 21 category.
The National Cultural Foundation congratulates all participants for their dedication and exceptional performances, and thanks the public for its continued support of the Richard Stoute competitions.
(PR)
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