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AwardsTheatre Ontario proudly recognizes those who make significant contributions to theatre in Ontario through the:
Outstanding achievements in community theatre are recognized through the: Funded mentorships are offered through the: Students are eligible for other awards: Certificate of RecognitionTheatre 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. Download a PDF copy of the application form.
Michael Spence AwardsThe 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. Dean Ott and Debbie Boult Technical Theatre AwardThe 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. Victor C. Polley Award for Arts AdministratorsThe 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. |