ADJUDICATED AWARDS 
Each entry will receive a trophy for adjudication placement (Platinum, High Gold, etc.) and each performer will receive a custom enamel lapel pin. Studios have the option to donate the cost of adjudication trophies (for groups only) to CTC’s charity partner, the Muscular Dystrophy Association (Jerry’s Kids). MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education. For more information, visit the MDA website at www.mda.org. Studios that choose to donate adjudication trophy costs to charity will receive a certificate acknowledging the donation and special recognition in the program.

CELEBRATION SHOWDOWN AWARDS 
Our dance-off Showdown will award the top duos/trios, groups and lines in the 12 & Under and 13 & Over age divisions and both the Rising Star and Shining Star performance levels. Different cash prizes will be awarded to all groups that participate in the finale. The amount of each cash prize is determined by final placement in the dance-off. Gift certificates may be substituted for cash awards when necessary.

ALLSTAR PERFORMER OF THE YEAR 
Our Junior (12 & Under) and Senior (13 & Over) AllStar Performers of the Year will be crowned at National Finals. Both the Junior and the Senior winner will receive a trophy, sash, tiara (females only) and a $250 cash award. The runner-up to each title winner will receive a trophy and a $125 gift certificate. The winners chosen in Gatlinburg will receive the title “VIP AllStar Performer” and will be featured in the CTC 2012 ad campaign and program book. The VIP AllStar Performer competition will rotate each year between National Finals host cities.

HIGH SCORE AWARDS 
CTC will recognize up to 10 of the highest scoring routines in each division and age class. This includes the Rising Star and Shining Star levels. Cash awards will be paid in both levels according to the schedule and guidelines below. Soloists competing more than one solo may only place once in the high score standings. Gift certificates may be substituted for cash awards when necessary.

Division High Score Cash Awards

*Vocal awards will be combined and awarded in the 12 & Under and 13 & Over age divisions. The Rising Star and Shining Star levels will be combined for both the Vocal and Adult High Score awards.

A minimum of 10 entries in any particular level, division and category (i.e. Senior Shining Star Solo) is required for any cash prizes to be awarded. Cash awards or gift certificates awarded will be based on the number of entries:

*If there are less than 10 entries, the decision to award 2nd and 3rd place gift certificates will be determined by the director(s) based on the number of entries.

PRODUCTION AWARDS 
Productions are automatically eligible for line awards within their age class. If there are a minimum of 5 Production entries in the combined Petite and Junior (12 & Under) or Teen and Senior (13 & Over) age classes, an additional cash award will be given to the highest scoring production. If there are a minimum of 10 Production entries in either of the combined age classes, an additional cash award will be given to the first and second highest scoring productions.

Performance Levels may be combined for the Production Award. Gift Certificates may be substituted for cash awards when necessary.

SPECIAL AWARDS 
The following special awards will be given in the 12 & under and 13 & over age classes:

• Costume Awards - awards for creative or original costumes. A $100 gift certificate will be awarded to the top costume chosen in the 12 & Under and 13 & Over age divisions.
• Choreography Awards - awards for artistic and inventive choreography. A $100 gift certificate will be awarded to the top choreography performance chosen in the 12 & Under and 13 & Over age divisions.
• Performance Awards - awards are given in different categories (jazz, tap, clogging, etc.) for an exceptionally technical or outstanding performance in a performance category.
• Showstopper Awards - awards for routines that are especially entertaining and deserving of additional recognition.
• Judges' Choice Awards - awards created by the judges themselves to reward creativity, technique, style and a variety of other factors.
• Photogenic Winner - the photogenic winner chosen in both the 12 & Under and 13 & Over age divisions will receive a $100 gift certificate.
• "Life of the Party" Award - goes to the studio with the best attitude and overall team spirit. The studio chosen for this award at National Finals will receive a $250 gift certificate.

CTC reserves the right to alter amount of cash prizes or substitute gift certificates at any time. Judges will break any and all ties.

CASH AWARDS & GIFT CERTIFICATES 
Studios that are entitled to a cash award and/or gift certificate will receive a form at the end of the competition that must be filled out, signed and returned either in person at the competition or via fax/mail. All cash award checks and/or gift certificates will be mailed approximately two weeks after our office has received the completed form. Title winner checks will be issued payable to the student. All other checks will be made payable to the studio. Forms must be received no later than 60 days after the close of the National Finals. An award check will not be mailed unless the form is accurately and completely filled out and signed. Gift certificates earned at the 2011 National Finals may only be used at a 2012 CTC regional event and will be issued directly to the studio. Gift certificates may only be used for entry fees at a regional competition and are not valid for merchandise.