Sponsored By: Robin MacRae, Steven MacRae and Kendra Roettjer
The MacLeod Memorial Trophy is awarded in honor of Angus MacLeod, one of the founders of the SHDA, and his daughter, SHDA Life Member, Betty MacLeod Hegge. Betty spent many years as SHDA secretary, and many more years as a volunteer and general supporter of highland dancing in the Seattle area.
Four of Angus’ granddaughters danced highland, Kim and Judy MacLeod, and Karen and Robin Hegge. Robin became a teacher, and taught six of his great-grandchildren, Kendra Roettjer, who is a teacher, Steven MacRae, who is a teacher, RSOBHD judge, and an SDTA examiner, Kelsey Hegge Morgan, Shannon MacRae Dutton, Alyssa MacRae Wagner, and Kari Hegge-Payne. Now his great-great granddaughter, Ella Rae Dutton is dancing. Wouldn’t Angus and Betty be proud?!
This award is donated by Betty’s daughter, Robin MacRae, and grandchildren, Steven MacRae and Kendra Roettjer. This trophy is awarded to the Beginner dancer with the highest aggregate points for the day at the Spring competition.
Novice: McBride Memorial Trophy
Sponsored By: the McBride Family
The McBride Memorial Trophy was established in 2015 and is awarded to the Novice dancer with the highest aggregate points for the day at the Spring competition. This trophy is sponsored by the McBride family, who are long-time supporters of highland dance in the Seattle area, in memory of Christopher McBride. The McBrides are instrumental in the coordination of the Seattle Scottish Highland Games held each July in Enumclaw.
Intermediate: The Intermediate Cup
Sponsored By: Kiki Bentzen and Inge Merry
The Intermediate Cup Perpetual Trophy was established in 2023 by Kiki Bentzen and Inge Merry of the Bentzen School of Highland Dance in honor of all hardworking Intermediate dancers. This trophy is awarded to the top Intermediate dancer at the Spring competition.
Premier: Marian Webb Memorial Trophy
Sponsored By: Inge Merry and Kiki Bentzen
The Marian Webb Memorial Trophy is awarded to the overall winner in the Premier category at the Spring Competition. Marian Webb was a dance teacher in the Seattle community for 35 years. She mentored many teachers and dancers in our community today. Marian held leadership positions in the Master of Scottish Arts and the Seattle Highland Games Association. She was also a major support to the Keith Highlanders Pipe Band. In addition to this perpetual trophy, Marian was inducted as a Lifetime Member to the Seattle Highland Dancing Association in 2014. This trophy is sponsored by Inge Merry and Kiki Bentzen in loving memory of Marian. She is dearly missed by many across the world and will always be remembered fondly by those who knew her.
President’s Cup
The President’s Cup is awarded at the Spring competition to the Premier dancer with the most aggregate points for the season. A running tally is kept from the Fall, Winter, and Spring competitions to determine the recipient.
Dickson Memorial Trophy (retired)
The Dickson Memorial Trophy is awarded at the Spring competition to the male dancer with the highest aggregate total for all three competitions. This award is open to all male dancers, Beginner through Premier. -retired 2023-2024 season
