Monetary awards have increased to almost $150,000 for the 2018 USA IBC. Not only will medalists receive larger cash prizes, all finalists (competitors who progress to Round III) will also receive a $1,500 cash stipend.
GRAND PRIX CITY OF JACKSON – $20,000 AND GOLD MEDAL
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SENIOR DIVISION |
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| Gold Medal |
First Prize Man |
$12,000 |
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First Prize Woman |
$12,000 |
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| Silver Medal |
Second Prize Man |
$7,000 |
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Second Prize Woman |
$7,000 |
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| Bronze Medal |
Third Prize Man |
$5,000 |
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Third Prize Woman |
$5,000 |
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| Best Couple |
($1000 each) |
$2,000 |
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JUNIOR DIVISION |
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| Gold Medal |
First Prize Man |
$6,000 |
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First Prize Woman |
$6,000 |
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| Silver Medal |
Second Prize Man |
$4,000 |
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Second Prize Woman |
$4,000 |
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| Bronze Medal |
Third Prize Man |
$2,000 |
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Third Prize Woman |
$2,000 |
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| Best Couple |
($500 each) |
$1,000 |
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SPECIAL AWARDS |
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| Choreography Award |
$3,000 |
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| Robert Joffrey Award of Merit |
$1,000 |
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| Jury Award of Encouragement |
Man |
$1,000 |
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Woman |
$1,000 |
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Each USA IBC finalist in Round III receives a cash award of $1,500 to help defray travel expenses. The awards are offered through the Community Foundation of Greater Jackson, and the fund is named in honor of the late Peggy Mize of Jackson.
The Jury reserves the right to withhold any medal. The Grand Prix Award may not be given with any other prize. In the case of a tie, winners will share monetary awards.
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