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Winners 2026/2027

Awards
The Ralph Smith Audio-Visual Trophy
Presented by Ralph Smith ARPS in 1984 and awarded each year to the Author who produces the best sequence in the particular year's Show. The decision is made by a judge (from outside the Group) who is noted for their audio-visual/photographic skills.

The Premier Trophy
Presented by Mary Holmes at the Annual Dinner in 1993, and awarder each year to the Author who produces the sequence which gains the highest score in the Audience Vote.
Each member of the Audience is requested to indicate the 3 sequences found most enjoyable. Each of the sequences selected scores 1 point
The Exclusive Trophy
Presented by Geoff Holmes FRPS at the Annual Dinner in 1993, and awarded each year to the novice who produces the sequence which gains the highest score in the Audience Vote.
Exclusions
Sequence Producers who have won:
1. The Ralph Smith AV Trophy
2. The Leeds Audience Vote
3. The YPU AV Cup (or similar)
4. Any RPS AV Competition Award
5. RPS Distinctions
The Doug Mackrell Trophy:
Following the sad death of Doug Mackrell the family has kindly given LAVG a trophy to be presented in his memory. This is awarded each year to the winner of the Set Subject competition
The Roger Price Trophy:
The Roger Price Trophy is awarded each year to recognise exceptional service to the group during the previous season.