We are pleased to announce this years winners,who each receive a bursary of £500.
Mateo Ridley,aged 11 years,a pupil at Hexham Middle School who is a gifted squash player.
Sasha Mychailichenko,aged 11 years, a pupil at Corbridge Middle School who is a gifted violinist.
Jack Liddles,aged 11 years,a member of Prudhoe Youth project and a pupil at Highfield Middle school,who is a talented self-taught pianist.
James Little,aged 16 years,a pupil at Queen Elizabeth High School, Hexham. Jack is a Paddler and currently ranked UK number 1 in the 15/16 years category
A formal presentation event is being planned to which the winners,their family, friends and supporters will be invited.