There are several ways in which to manipulate the original to get a final answer. One of the solutions with the fewest steps is listed below. George Ambelang was the winner. Thank you to all who participated.
PNPNPNPNPNPNPNP
PNPNPNPNPNPNPPN
PNPNPNPNPNPPNNP
PNPNPNPNPPNNPPN
PNPNPNPPNNPPNNP
PNPNPPNNPPNNPPN
PNPPNNPPNNPPNNP
PPNNPPNNPPNNPPN
PPPPNNPPNNPPNNN
PPPPPPNNPPNNNNN
PPPPPPPPNNNNNNN
Ten moves.