There was plenty of praise and words of encouragement for all who took part from adjudicators Ann Bauer and Judey Struth and some prized silverware to take home as well.
Photographer Tony Hendron was there on the final night of the festival to record some special moments.
Check out this photo gallery from earlier in the festival: In pictures: Portadown Speech Festival competitors light up the stage with impressive performances
1. Portadown Speech Festival
Students of the Pamela Cassells School Of Performance pictured during their abridged version of the Billy Elliott Musical on the final night of Portadown Speech Festival. PT10-222. Photo: Tony Hendron
2. Portadown Speech Festival
A scene from Billy Elliott The Musical performed by pupils of the Pamela Cassells School of Performance at the final night of Portadown Speeh Festival. PT10-223. Photo: Tony Hendron
3. Portadown Speech Festival
Sophie Matthews pictured with the three overall award trophies won at Portadown Speech Festival's final night. PT10-235. Photo: Tony Hendron
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A sxene from the musical Billy Elliott performed for the audience at the final night of Portadown Speech Festival. PT10-224. Photo: Tony Hendron