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AwardsTheatre Ontario proudly recognizes those who make significant contributions to theatre in Ontario through the:
Students are eligible for other awards:
Maggie Bassett AwardThe Maggie Bassett Award is presented annually to an individual who, over a number of years, has made a sustained and significant contribution to the development of theatre in Ontario. As Theatre Ontario's first employee, the late Maggie Bassett created a solid foundation for the organization by launching the Professional Theatre Training Program, Summer Courses, and the Newsletter. Her love for the arts held no barriers between community, professional or educational theatre. Maggie was also a fine director and actress and performed at Tarragon Theatre, Huron County Playhouse, and at the Alumnae Theatre. For many years, she attended all regional festivals. She was known for her warmth, humour, sparkle and the sincere encouragement she bestowed on those around her. This award is for dedication to theatre beyond the call of duty. The award is a stunning bronze statuette entitled "COURAGE", designed by Rita Tuckett and sculpted by Ronald Thom. Past recipients of the award are James Alexander, Patricia Beharriell, Sandy Black, Jack Blacklock, Jeff Burke, Ron Cameron-Lewis, Wayne Fairhead, Richard Howard, Jack Medhurst, Heather McCallum, Kay McKie, Beth McMaster, Dusty Miller, Yvette Nolan, Wilf Pegg, Angela Rebeiro, Virginia Reh, Kim Renders, Jean Roberts, Lib Spry, Dennis Sweeting, Elsie Thomson, Sandra Tulloch, Herman Voaden, Ken Watts, and Herbert Whittaker. Click here to download a PDF copy of the award criteria.
Theatre Ontario Festival AwardsTheatre Ontario Festival Awards are presented to Ontario's best community theatre productions, showcased at the annual Theatre Ontario Festival. The Elsie
The Elsie was first presented in 1985. The Outstanding Festival Productions since the first festival (in 1973) were:
Festival Awards
The Perry Short Award
Awards of excellence for Theatre Ontario Festival 2008 in North Bay.
Theatre Ontario Certificates of Recognition are awarded to an individual who has shown diligence, excellence of participation, and/or outstanding commitment to the drama / theatre community at his or her school. The person receiving the certificate may have worked as a performer, technician, organizer of the drama club, or may simply have been of great support and encouragement to others, during or after school hours. It may be given out at special events such as a Commencement, Recognition Assembly, or Annual Awards Assembly. The Certificate of Recognition was established in 1986. Students are nominated by their high school or teacher for the certificate. The teacher or school must be a member of Theatre Ontario. Over 50 awards are given each year. There is no deadline for application, however you should allow four weeks for processing and delivery. Click here to download a PDF copy of the application form.
The Sandra Tulloch Award for Innovation in the Arts is presented annually to an individual or a collective who has demonstrated leadership over a long career, and a passionate commitment to deepening the scope and broadening the appeal of the arts in Ontario through innovative and practical initiatives. The award was established in 1998 by friends and colleagues of Sandra on her retirement as Executive Director of Theatre Ontario. The award pays tribute to the outstanding contribution that Sandra Tulloch has made to the arts in Ontario. For nearly twenty years, she played a pivotal role at Theatre Ontario, facilitating numerous visionary initiatives in the community, professional and educational theatre sectors. As an arts administrator, producer, arts advocate, project leader and community activist, she has continued to devote an enormous amount of time and energy to the arts throughout the province. The award is designed by artist Barry Burniston of North Bay, with bronze casting by Craig Meschino of Toronto. Past recipients of the award are Tim Jones & Susan Serran, Angela Rebeiro, Jane Marsland, Myles Warren, Jini Stolk, Claire Hopkinson and Peter Honeywell. Click here to download a PDF copy of the nomination criteria.
The Michael Spence Awards are presented every five years, on the anniversaries of Theatre Ontario. The awards are presented to individuals in the community and educational sectors for their contribution to theatre in their regions. The award was established in 1997 and pays tribute to Michael Spence, the founding President of Theatre Ontario. Past recipients of the awards are Rick Blair, B.J. Castleman, Betty Coates, Hélène Dallaire, Sue Daniel, David Dayler, David Glover, Harry Houston, Sharon Jubenville, Frank Luke, Lewis MacDonald, Katie Martin, Geoff Mason, Vince Mathewson, Joan McRae, Carol Oriold, Lillian Sievanen, Sharon Sproule, Hans Warmenhoven, Arlene Watson, Anne Wilson and Helen Zdriluk. The recipients of the 2007 Michael Spence Awards are Gordon Davis, Mac Dodge, Teodoro Dragonieri, Gabe Ferrazzo, Val Hadley, Richard Howard, Maureen Lukie, Geoff & Carolee Mason, Beth McMaster, Beverly Rumble, and Ken Stephen. Click here for a news release about the award.
The Dean Ott and Debbie Boult Technical Theatre Award is awarded to
an individual with a serious interest in becoming a Technical Director in
a professional theatre. The candidate should have professional
theatre experience or extensive experience in community or educational
theatres. To honour Toronto theatre professionals, the late Dean Ott and Debbie Boult, a special trust fund was created. Annual contributions from the trust fund and other donations will pay the wages for the candidate to work on a project as Assistant Technical Director at a not-for-profit theatre in Ontario. The recipient of the Dean Ott and Debbie Boult Technical Theatre Award will work for a minimum of six weeks on this specially created apprenticeship position, with mentoring by the theatre company's production manager and/or technical director. Each year a different mentor and theatre in Ontario will be selected to host the winner of the Dean Ott and Debbie Boult Technical Theatre Award. Applicants must be residents of Ontario. Past recipients of the award are Ben Chaisson, Jason Hand, Alex Harmer, Craig Putt and Patrick Wood. The recipient of the 2005 Dean Ott and Debbie Boult Technical Theatre Award was Ashlee Cowan. The annual Victor C. Polley Award is given to an emerging Arts Administrator who has demonstrated outstanding ability in his or her field. This award commemorates the commitment and achievements of the late Victor C. Polley, long-time administrator at the Stratford Festival and the St. Lawrence Centre. Nominations are open to any person in any administrative position that involves responsibility for managing people or information, such as Publicist, Events Coordinator, Facilities Manager, General Manager or an assistant to a senior management position. The nominee must be in the early stages of an administrative career (at least two years in the profession and probably no more than five years in the industry.) The nominee must be resident in Ontario and currently employed by a performing arts organization. Past recipients of the award include Ron Berti, Linda Brown, Beverley Brown-Sweeting, Christopher Bye, Elaine Calder, Laura J. Forth, Tamara Ivanochko, Lyndee Hansen, Sara Muerling, Erin O'Rourke, Taylor Raths, Heather Redick, Jennifer Ross, Victoria Steele, Sean Trofin, and Nancy Webster. Call for nominations for the next award: TBA. |