GRADAM AWARDS
Gradam awards are bestowed upon individuals who have made an outstanding impression in their area by developing and promoting Irish dancing. Recipients need not be teachers or adjudicators.
Since the 2023 World Championships will be held in North America, each of the seven North American regions have been asked to nominate two individuals to be honored. A further five individuals from anywhere in the world will also be selected.
A presentation will be made to this year's recipients at a ceremony on Saturday April 8 (by invitation only).
The list of 2023 honorees includes:
Ann Lavin Cassidy
Bernadette Short
James Early
Joan Kelly
Lisa Petri
Margaret Cleary
Mary McGinty
Maureen Dillon Yawger
Maureen Haley
Pat Hall
Rose Johnson Anderson
Sheila Stevens
Yvonne Kelly
(complete list)
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HISTORY OF RECIPIENTS
2019 GRADAM AWARD RECIPIENTS
Kathleen Deely Braten
Pat Fay
Iris Gray Sharnick
Ann Healy
John & Maureen Kennelly
Robert Masterson
Annie McBride
Judy McCafferty
Joan McNiff Cass
Sheila Murphy Crawford
Mary Jo Murphy Feeney
Laureen O'Neill James
Christine Rasmussen
Kathleen Rondeau
Michael Smith
(complete list)
2018 GRADAM AWARD RECIPIENTS
2017 GRADAM AWARD RECIPIENTS
Bernie Downey RIP
Chris Skehill
Eugene Phillips
Gerry Keaney
Lily McGovern
Margaret McBride
Marie Ryan
Maureen Boland
Patricia Cowhie Ryan
Teresa O’Brien
(complete list)
2016 GRADAM AWARD RECIPIENTS
Pat Brady
Tommy Clark
Owen McAuley
Theresa O’Connor
Bridget Sweeney Reid
Joe Wallace
Tony Meehan
(complete list)
2015 LEGENDS OF CANADA HONOREES
Paula Woodgate
Mary Bryan
Brigid Grant
The Butler Family
Margaret Mullen
Finnuala Irwin
Sally Houston
Violet Moore
(complete list)
2014 GRADAM AWARD RECIPIENTS
Marion Turley Gibbons
John Brooks
Charles Moore
Kathleen Maguire O'Shea
(incomplete list)
2013 GRADAM AWARD RECIPIENTS
Tessie Burke
Marie Duffy Pask
Brigid Grant
Dennis Dennehy
Marge Dennehy
Russell Beaton
James Joseph Whelan
Bella Yerina
Patricia Early McLoughlin
Donald Golden
Sally Harney
Maureen Hansen
Mary Bryan
Finnuala Irwin
Deirdre Penk O'Donnell
Mary McElroy
Mae Whelan Duffy
Helen Madden
Helen Gannon
Geraldine O'Shea
Danny Doherty
Paula Woodgate
Ann Derwent
Geraldine French
Peggy Walker
Mary Cunningham
Kathryn Challen
Allison Picket
Kathleen McAleer
Mary Grantham
Patricia Budding
Rodney Walshe
(complete list)
2009 GRADAM AWARD RECIPIENTS
Tessie Burke
Margaret Mullen
Vicki Lynagh
(incomplete list)
