THE PEARL PADAMSEE TROPHY
Where Young Voices Take Centre Stage.
Presented annually by the CREATE Foundation, the Pearl Padamsee Trophy for Excellence in Speech & Drama honours the extraordinary legacy of Pearl Padamsee and Alyque Padamsee – two pioneers who transformed Indian theatre and creative education.
The Trophy provides children and young adults with a prestigious professional platform to express themselves through speech, storytelling, theatre, and performance.
Each year centres around a powerful social or emotional theme – encouraging participants to explore meaningful ideas through creativity and expression.
What makes the Pearl Padamsee Trophy truly unique is its commitment to nurturing talent on a professional stage – giving young performers the opportunity to present their work before acclaimed industry experts and live audiences.
More than a competition, it is:
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A celebration of imagination
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A platform for confidence
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A space for expression
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A movement that empowers young voices through the arts
Because when a child finds their voice…
they discover their power.
Pearl Padamsee Trophy 2025
Pearl Padamsee Trophy 2024
Age Category 7 to 9
Winner
Bombay Scottish Mahim – Kashvi Malhotra
First Runner Up – TIED
Dhirubhai Ambani school – Shanayaa Tandon
Campion school – Gian Wadia
2nd Runner Up
NSS Hillspring – Sahana Sinha
Bombay Scottish Mahim – Avaneesha Bhor
SVIS Kandivali – Dhwani Purvesh Jobanputra
Age Category 10-13
Winners – TIED
Campion – Vivaan Pant
Bombay Scottish Mahim – Laksh Mathur
1st Runner Up
Rose Manor school- Izarra Holla
2nd Runner Up
Bombay Scottish Mahim – Vedica Sinha
Ranjit Chowdhry Trophy for Best Content
Bai Avabai school – Jenna Mistry
Ranjit Chowdhry Trophy for Best Content
Bombay Scottish Mahim – Kaisha Kapoor
Aditya Birla World A cademy – Ayaan Mehta
BVRTSE Pune – Divit Jagatram
Full show
Glimpses
Pearl Padamsee Trophy 2023
Pearl Padamsee Trophy 2018
Pearl Padamsee Trophy 2017
THE ACE TROPHY
Celebrating Excellence In Expression.
The ACE Annual Trophy is more than an award.
It is a celebration of confidence, creativity, discipline, and the courage to step into the spotlight.
Instituted by Raëll Padamsee’s ACE Productions, the trophy honours young performers who embody the spirit of ACE—bold, expressive, original, and fearless.
It recognises not just talent, but commitment, growth, individuality, and the transformative power of performance.
Because every great performer begins with one moment of belief.