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The idea for the trophy originated from Robert Noble in 1985.

It was to be used to encourage young people into the performing arts.

The trophy was presented to Peebles Arts Festival by the then Managing Director Julian Birchall.

 

From 1988 to the present day the trophy is awarded to an individual or organisation that has achieved outstanding work in encouraging young people in the arts.

 

Winners have included:

Tweed Theatre

Accordion & Fiddle Club

The Silver Band

The Pipe Band

The Youth Orchestra

Peebles High School Music dept

Peebles High School Drama dept

Tweeddale Museum

Innerleithen Opera

Shakespeare at Traquair

Peebles Music Centre

 

The image shows Dan Ward (on the left) is accepting the trophy for his contribution to teaching music to youngsters in Peebles. He is a founder member of Peebles Jazz Festival. Presenting the trophy is Stewart Cowe, Chair of Peebles Arts Festival.