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
5. Portadown Speech Festival
The overall prizewinners at the final night of Portadown Speech Festival pictured with the platform party from left, Vanessa Coulter, Assistant Speech Secretary; Karen Hoy, Speech Secretary; Judy Struth and Ann Bauer, adjudicators; Kate Adams, Festival Association Chair and Carol Partridge, Trophy Secretary. PT10-232. Photo: Tony Hendron
6. Portadown Speech Festival
Elsa Hughes pictured with her two overall awards which she was presented with at the final night. PT10-233. Photo: Tony Hendron
7. Portadown Speech Festival
Shea Fox, Sophie Matthews and Katie Haughain pictured with their overall awards at the Portadown Speech Festival final night. PT10-236. Photo: Tony Hendron
8. Portadown Speech Festival
The cast of Pamela Cassells School Of Performance version of Billy Elliott The Musical on stage at Portadown Speech Festival final night. PT10-226. Photo: Tony Hendron