Robert Merritt Awards


The Robert Merritt Awards were started in 2002 and are administered by Theatre Nova Scotia. The Merritts honour excellence in theatre throughout the province of Nova Scotia. They are named for Robert Merritt, who was well known to the Halifax community both as a teacher of playwriting in the Theatre Department at Dalhousie University, and as the film critic for CBC’s Information Morning.
Awards are given for Acting, Direction, Lighting, Set Design, Costume Design, Sound Design, Music, and Outstanding New Play by a Nova Scotian Playwright. Special awards are given for Technician, Stage Manager, Volunteerism, and Career Legacy.

List of Robert Merritt Award nominees and winners by year

2014

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Award for Outstanding ActorProductionCompany
John DarttThe Patron Saint of Stanley ParkHalifax Theatre for Young People
Gil GarrattThe Glace Bay Miner's MuseumNeptune Theatre and National Arts Centre
Geordie Johnson*RedNeptune Theatre
Muoi NeneRefugeEastern Front Theatre & HomeFirst Productions
Jermey WebbUnder Milk WoodOff The Leash
Award for Outstanding ActressProductionCompany
Francine DeschepperThe Patron Saint of Stanley ParkHalifax Theatre for Young People
Martha Irving*GhostsLunaSea Theatre
Alexis MilliganAs You Like ItTwo Planks and a Passion
Shelley ThompsonCriminal GeniusFestival Antigonish
Vanessa Walton-BoneThe Importance of Being EarnestNeptune Theatre
Award for Outstanding Supporting ActorProductionCompany
Rhys Bevan-JohnMuch Ado About NothingShakespeare by the Sea, Halifax
Glen MatthewsDiligent River DaughterShip's Company Theatre
Ryan Rogerson*As You Like ItTwo Planks and a Passion
Gordon WhiteGo To HellHellish Theatre, Atlantic Fringe
GaRRY WilliamsA Tournament of LiesUs vs Them / Bus Stop Coop
Award for Outstanding Supporting ActressProductionCompany
Liz GilroyLegally BlondeNeptune Theatre
Jamie Konchak*As You Like ItTwo Planks and a Passion
Margaret LegereA Tournament of LiesUs vs Them / Bus Stop Coop
Jenny MundayDiligent River DaughterShip's Company Theatre
Elizabeth RichardsonThe Importance of Being EarnestNeptune Theatre
Award for Outstanding DirectionProductionCompany
Christian BarryThe God That Comes2b theatre company
Anthony BlackCriminal GeniusFestival Antigonish
Eda Holmes*RedNeptune Theatre
Ken SchwartzAs You Like ItTwo Planks and a Passion
Ken SchwartzThe IiadTwo Planks and a Passion
Award for Outstanding Set DesignProductionCompany
John Dinning*Comedy of ErrorsNeptune Theatre
Kathryn Jenkins Ryan & Vojin VasovicThe Attaining Gigantic DimensionsZuppa Theatre
Sue LePageThe Glace Bay Miner's MuseumNeptune Theatre & National Arts Centre
Sean MulcahyThe Importance of Being EarnestNeptune Theatre
Sue LePageRedNeptune Theatre
Outstanding Lighting DesignProductionCompany
Garrett BarkerDiligent River DaughterShip's Company Theatre
Nathaniel Bassett with Louisa AdamsonThe Perfection of ManMisery Loves Company
KLouise GuinandRedNeptune Theatre
Leigh Ann VardyThe Glace Bay Miner's MuseumNeptune Theatre
Leigh Ann Vardy*The God That Comes2b theatre company
Outstanding Costume DesignProductionCompany
Leesa Hamilton with Cathleen MacCormack*Uncle Oscar's ExperimentZuppa Theatre
Sue LePageThe Glace Bay Miner's MuseumNeptune Theatre
Gary MarkleAs You Like ItTwo Planks and a Passion
Emlyn MurrayGhostsLunaSea Theatre
Andrea RitchieDiligent River DaughterShip's Company Theatre
Outstanding Sound DesignProductionCompany
Allen ColeAs You Like ItTwo Planks and a Passion
Jeremy HuttonSnow White*Shakespeare by the Sea, Halifax
Jason MacIsaac & David ChristensenUncle Oscar's ExperimentsZuppa Theatre
Jenny TritesThe Roaring GirlVile Passeist Theatre
Hawksley Workman & Christian BarryThe God That Comes2b theatre company2
Outstanding Musical DirectionProductionCompany
Patrick BurwellLegally BlondeNeptune Theatre
Allan ColeAs You Like ItTwo Planks and a Passion
Jeremy HuttonSnow White*Shakespeare by the Sea, Halifax
Jason MacIsaac & David ChristensenUncle Oscar's ExperimentZuppa Theatre
Hawksley Workman, Christian Barry, Todd LumleyThe God That Comes2b theatre company
Award for Outstanding Play by a Nova Scotian PlaywrightProductionCompany
Christian Barry, Hawksley Workman*The God That Comes2b theatre company
Shakespeare by the SeaSnow WhiteShakespeare by the Sea, Halifax
Ken SchwartzThe IliadTwo Planks and a Passion
Mary VingoeRefugeEastern Front Theatre & HomeFirst Productions
Award for Outstanding ProductionCompany-
As You Like ItTwo Planks and a Passion-
Red*Neptune Theatre -
The Glace Bay Miner's MuseumNeptune Theatre & National Arts Centre-
The God That Comes2b theatre company-
Uncle Oscar's ExperimentZuppa Theatre Co.-

2014 Legacy Award for Achievement for Outstanding Contribution to Theatre in Nova Scotia: Christopher Shore
2014 Mayor's Award for Achievement in Theatre: John Dartt
2014 Mayor's Award for Emerging Theatre Artist: Evan Brown
2014 Outstanding Theatre Technician: Matthew Downey
2014 Outstanding Stage Manager: Sarah O'Brien
2014 Nova Scotia Theatre Volunteer of the Year Award: Kevin Kindred, Austin Reade

2013

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Award for Outstanding ActorProductionCompany
Ben StoneSlowly I TurnZuppa Theatre
Hugh Thompson*Whale Riding WeatherPlutonium Playhouse
Hugo DannWhale Riding WeatherPlutonium Playhouse
Michael McPheeBone BoyFrankie Productions
Stephen GallagherLa Cage aux Folles Neptune Theatre
Award for Outstanding ActressProductionCompany
Andrea Lee NorwoodEducating RitaValley Summer Theatre
Anne-Marie Kerr*Funny MoneyFestival Antigonish
Martha IrvingThe MonumentLunaSea Theatre
Joanne MillerSame Time, Next YearFestival Antigonish
Jenny MundayCommunionKazan Co-op
Award for Outstanding Supporting ActorProductionCompany
David LopezLa Cage aux Folles Neptune Theatre
Graham PercyLysistrata: Temptress of the SouthTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Jeff Schwager*Intimate ApparelNeptune Theatre
Ryan DoucetteWhale Riding WeatherPlutonium Playhouse
Wade LynchMrs. Parliament's Night OutNeptune Theatre
Award for Outstanding Supporting ActressProductionCompany
Stephanie MacDonald*CommunionKazan Co-op
Joanne MillerOdd DucksChester Playhouse
Kathryn MacCormackAlice in WonderlandShakespeare by the Sea, Halifax
Lesley SmithIntimate ApparelNeptune Theatre
Keelin JackTouchThe Doppler Effect
Award for Outstanding DirectionProductionCompany
Anthony Black & Christian Barry*The Story of Mr. Wright2b theatre company
Christian BarryFunny MoneyFestival Antigonish
Graham PercySlowly I TurnZuppa Theatre Co.
Ken SchwartzLysistrata: Temptress of the SouthTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Linda Moore*CommunionKazan Co-op
Philip AkinIntimate ApparelNeptune Theatre
Award for Outstanding Set DesignProductionCompany
Evan BrownThe MonumentLunaSea Theatre
Leesa Hamilton*Slowly I TurnZuppa Theatre Co.
Sean MulcahyIntimate ApparelNeptune Theatre
Shahin Sayadi & Michael MaderHawk or How He Plays His SongOnelight Theatre
Wes DanielsBone BoyFrankie Prod.
Outstanding Lighting DesignProductionCompany
Ingrid Risk*"i,Animal"Kazan Co-op
Ingrid Risk & Leigh Ann VardyCommunionKazan Co-op
Kate SelleckThe Story of Mr. Wright2b theatre company
Leigh Ann VardyBone BoyFrankie Prod.
Michael MaderHawk or How He Plays His SongOnelight Theatre
Outstanding Costume DesignProductionCompany
Crystal MacDonnell*La Cage aux Folles Neptune Theatre
Janet MacLellanEducating RitaValley Summer Theatre
Janet MacLellanOdd DucksChester Playhouse
Leesa HamiltonLysistrata:Temptress of the SouthTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Sean MulcahyIntimate ApparelNeptune Theatre
Outstanding Sound DesignProductionCompany
Aaron Collier*Domestic Train WreckAngels & Heroes Theatre
Aaron Collier"i,Animal"Kazan Co-op
Christopher MitchellPluto's PlaythingsPlutonium Playhouse
Jeremy HuttonAlice in WonderlandShakespeare by the Sea, Halifax
Nick BottomleyHawk or How He Plays His SongOnelight Theatre
Outstanding Original Composition or ScoreProductionCompany
Allen Cole*Lysistrata: Temptress of the SouthTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Dinuk WijeratneHawk or How He Plays His SongOnelight Theatre
Garry WilliamsThe Jew of MaltaVile Passeist Theatre
Jason MacIsaac & Stewart LegerePluto's PlaythingsPlutonium Playhouse
Jess LewisSlowly I TurnZuppa Theatre Co.
Steven NaylorA Brown Bear, A Moon & A CaterpillarMermaid Theatre
Award for Outstanding Play by a Nova Scotian PlaywrightProductionCompany
Daniel MacIvor*CommunionKazan Co-op
Ben StoneSlowly I TurnZuppa Theatre Co.
Christian MurrayBone BoyFrankie Prod.
Collective CreationThe Story of Mr. Wright2b theatre company
Company CollectiveAlice in WonderlandShakespeare by the Sea, Halifax
Award for Outstanding ProductionCompany-
The Story of Mr. Wright2b theatre company-
Funny MoneyFestival Antigonish
CommunionKazan Co-op-
Whale Riding WeatherPlutonium Playhouse-
Lysistrata: Temptress of the SouthTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre-
Slowly I Turn*Zuppa Theatre Co.-

2013 Legacy Award for Achievement for Outstanding Contribution to Theatre in Nova Scotia: Shakespeare by the Sea, Halifax
2013 Mayor's Award for Achievement in Theatre: Hugo Dann
2013 Mayor's Award for Emerging Theatre Artist: Stephanie MacDonald
2013 Outstanding Theatre Technician: Garrett Barker
2013 Outstanding Stage Manager: Sarah O'Brien
2013 Nova Scotia Theatre Volunteer of the Year Award: Dick Sircom

2012

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Award for Outstanding ActorProductionCompany
John BealeBingo!Mulgrave Road Theatre
John BealeBrightest Red to BlueForerunner Playwrights' Theatre
Walter Borden*Driving Miss DaisyValley Summer Theatre
Brian HeightonThe Ugly OneDMV Theatre
Graham PercyVigilValley Summer Theatre
Award for Outstanding ActressProductionCompany
Sara FarbThe Passion of Adele HugoEastern Front Theatre
Carolyn Hetherington*Driving Miss DaisyValley Summer Theatre
Martha IrvingThe MistressShip’s Company Theatre
Marla McLeanBlithe Spirit Neptune Theatre
Heather RankinBingo!Mulgrave Road Theatre
Award for Outstanding Supporting ActorProductionCompany
Martin BurtThe Passion of Adele HugoEastern Front Theatre
Martin BurtBingo!Mulgrave Road Theatre
Sebastien LabelleWhen It Rains2b Theatre Company
Graham PercyDriving Miss DaisyValley Summer Theatre
Hugh Thompson*The Beauty Queen of LeenaneNeptune Theatre
Award for Outstanding Supporting ActressProductionCompany
Emmy AlcornBingo!Mulgrave Road Theatre
Francine Deschepper*When It Rains2b theatre company
Margot DionneBlithe Spirit Neptune Theatre
Amanda LeblancThe Passion of Adele HugoEastern Front Theatre
Alexis MilliganBeowulfTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Award for Outstanding DirectorProductionCompany
Anthony BlackWhen it Rains2b theatre
Rosemary DunsmoreThe Beauty Queen of LeenaneNeptune Theatre
Ann-Marie KerrThe DebacleZuppa Theatre Co.
Daniel MacIvorBingo!Mulgrave Road Theatre
Linda Moore*Driving Miss DaisyValley Summer Theatre
Award for Outstanding Set DesignProductionCompany
Anthony Black & Nick BottomleyWhen it Rains2b theatre
Andrew CullBrightest Red to BlueForerunner Playwrights’ Theatre
Geofrey DinwiddieBlithe Spirit Neptune Theatre
Ann-Marie Kerr & Susan Leblanc-CrawfordThe DebacleZuppa Theatre Co.
Victoria MarstenVigil ValleySummer Theatre
Sean Mulcahy*The Beauty Queen of LeenaneNeptune Theatre
Outstanding Lighting DesignerProductionCompany
Nick BottomleyWhen it Rains2b theatre
Jessica LewisThe Ugly OneDMV Theatre
Ingrid RiskBrightest Red to BlueForerunner Playwrights’ Theatre
Leigh Ann Vardy*The Beauty Queen of LeenaneNeptune Theatre
Leigh Ann VardyBlithe Spirit Neptune Theatre
Outstanding Costume DesignerProductionCompany
Patrick Clark*Blithe Spirit Neptune Theatre
Crystal MacDonnellWest Side StoryNeptune Theatre
Adam MacKinnonThe Passion of Adele HugoEastern Front Theatre
Janet MacLellanDriving Miss DaisyValley Summer Thea
Outstanding Sound Designer Original ScoreProductionCompany
Mark AdamBeowulfTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Christian BarryWhen it Rains2b theatre
Aaron CollierThe Ugly OneDMV Theatre
Zachary Florence*The Passion of Adele HugoEastern Front Theatre
Sandy MooreDriving Miss DaisyValley Summer Theatre
Outstanding Musical DirectionProductionCompany
Holly ArsenaultThe MistressShip’s Company Theatre
Chuck HomewoodWest Side StoryNeptune Theatre
Jeremy HuttonRobin HoodShakespeare by the Sea, Halifax
Lily LingThe Passion of Adele HugoEastern Front Theatre
Lisa St. ClairJacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in ParisChester Playhouse
Award for Outstanding Play by a Nova Scotian PlaywrightProductionCompany
Karen BassettHeroineRun Through Productions
Anthony BlackWhen it Rains2b theatre
Ann-Marie Kerr & Susan Leblanc-CrawfordThe DebacleZuppa Theatre Co.
Daniel MacIvorBingo!Mulgrave Road Theatre
David OvertonThe Passion of Adele HugoEastern Front Theatre
Graham PercyBrightest Red to BlueForerunner Playwrights’ Theatre
Award for Outstanding ProductionCompany-
Bingo!Mulgrave Road Theatre-
Blithe SpiritNeptune Theatre -
Driving Miss Daisy*Valley Summer Theatre-
The DebacleZuppa Theatre Co.-
VigilValley Summer Theatre-
When it Rains2b theatre-

2012 Legacy Award for Achievement for Outstanding Contribution to Theatre in Nova Scotia: Marguerite MacNeil
2012 Mayor's Award for Achievement in Theatre: Bryden MacDonald
2012 Mayor's Award for Emerging Theatre Artist: Lee-Anne Poole
2012 Outstanding Theatre Technician: Ingrid Risk
2012 Outstanding Stage Manager: Heather Lewis
2012 Nova Scotia Theatre Volunteer of the Year Award: Alleen and David Parsons

2011

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Award for Outstanding ActorProductionCompany
Anthony BlackInvisible Atom2b theatre company
Glen MatthewsLogan and IThe Doppler Effect
Michael McPheeFat PigPlutonium Playhouse
Robert SealeWoman In BlackValley Summer Theatre
Graham Percy*The CrucibleTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Award for Outstanding ActressProductionCompany
Deborah AllenCloudburstPlutonium Playhouse
Mary-Colin ChisholmWoman and ScarecrowLuna/Sea Theatre
Jennifer OvertonFall in ParisEastern Front Theatre
Jackie Torrens7 StoriesNeptune Theatre
Sue Leblanc*5 Easy Steps to the End of the WorldZuppa Theatre
Award for Outstanding Supporting ActorProductionCompany
John DarttMerlinHalifax Theatre for Young People
John Beale*The CrucibleTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Ryan DoucetteCloudburstPlutonium Playhouse
Matthew LumleyFat PigPlutonium Playhouse
Scott OwenTwelfth NightShakespeare by the Sea, Halifax
Award for Outstanding Supporting ActressProductionCompany
Susan Stackhouse*Rabbit HoleNeptune Theatre
Jessica BarryFat PigPlutonium Playhouse
Burgandy CodeThe CrucibleTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Amy ReitsmaJulius CaesarDaPoPo Theatre
Sherry SmithWoman and ScarecrowLuna/Sea Theatre
Award for Outstanding DirectorProductionCompany
Jean Murporgo*Maggie's Getting MarriedFestival Antigonish
Mary-Colin ChisholmLauchie, Liza and RoryFrankie Productions
Pamela HalsteadWoman in BlackValley Summer Theatre
Alex McLean, Ann-Marie Kerr5 Easy Steps to the End of the WorldZuppa Theatre
Mary VingoeTo Capture LightMulgrave Road Theatre
Award for Outstanding Set DesignProductionCompany
Louisa Adamson5 Easy Steps to the End of the WorldZuppa Theatre
Thom FitzgeraldCloudburstPlutonium Playhouse
Ken MacDonald7 StoriesNeptune Theatre
Stephen OslerLauchie, Liza and RoryFrankie Productions
Victoria Marsten*The NetShip's Company Theatre"'
Outstanding Lighting DesignerProductionCompany
Louisa Adamson*5 Easy Steps to the End of the WorldZuppa Theatre
Michael FullerThe NetShip's Company Theatre
Will PerkinsWoman in BlackValley Summer Theatre
Leigh Ann VardyInvisible Atom2b theatre company
Leigh Ann VardyThe Wizard of OzNeptune Theatre
Outstanding Costume DesignerProductionCompany
Jennifer CoeTo Capture LightMulgrave Road Theatre
Leesa HamiltonThe CrucibleTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Leesa Hamilton5 Easy Steps to the End of the WorldZuppa Theatre
Edward LedsonThe Wizard of OzNeptune Theatre
Arianne Pollet-Brannen*Vonda de Ville in Temporal FolliesVocalypse Productions
Outstanding Sound or Original MusicProductionCompany
David Christensen & Jason MacIsaac5 Easy Steps to the End of the WorldZuppa Theatre
Paul CramThe NetShip's Company Theatre
Lukas PearseVonda de Ville in Temporal FolliesVocalypse Productions
Terry Pulliam*Woman in BlackValley Summer Theatre
Terry PulliamMerlinHalifax Theatre for Young People
Award for Outstanding Play by a Nova Scotian PlaywrightProductionCompany
Karen BassettHeroineRun Through Productions
Thom Fitzgerald*CloudburstPlutonium Playhouse
Michael McPheeLogan and IThe Doppler Effect
Lee-Anne PooleSplintersPlutonium Playhouse
Zuppa Theatre Co.5 Easy Steps to the End of the WorldZuppa Theatre
Award for Outstanding ProductionCompany-
CloudburstPlutonium Playhouse-
5 Easy Steps to the End of the World*Zuppa Theatre-
Lauchie, Liza and RoryFrankie Productions-
The CrucibleTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre-
Woman in BlackValley Summer Theatre-

2011 Legacy Award for Achievement for Outstanding Contribution to Theatre in Nova Scotia: Wendy Lill
2011 Mayor's Award for Achievement in Theatre:
2011 Mayor's Award for Emerging Theatre Artist:
2011 Outstanding Theatre Technician: Christopher Francis Mitchell
2011 Outstanding Stage Manager: Sarah O'Brien'"
2011 Nova Scotia Theatre Volunteer of the Year Award: Anne Mackay and Walter Carey'''

2010

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Award for Outstanding ActorProductionCompany
Marty BurtRockboundTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
David Patrick FlemmingEast of Berlin2b theatre company
Duncan Fraser*No Great MischiefNeptune Theatre
Stuart HughesDoubt, A ParableNeptune Theatre
Ron PedersenExtinction SongEastern Front Theatre
Award for Outstanding ActressProductionCompany
Kathryn MacLellanA Beautiful ViewNeptune Theatre
Sherry SmithThe Sunnyside CafeForerunner Playwrights Theatre
Shelly Thompson*GloriousFestival Antigonish
Jackie TorrensA Beautiful ViewNeptune Theatre
Vanessa Walton-BoneTwelfth NightLuna/Sea Theatre
Award for Outstanding Supporting ActorProductionCompany
John DunsworthNo Great MischiefNeptune Theatre
Bill ForbesIvor Johnson's NeighboursShip's Company Theatre
Bill Wood*East of Berlin2b theatre company
Billy MacLellanNo Great MischiefNeptune Theatre
Ed ThomasonEast of Berlin2b theatre company
Award for Outstanding Supporting ActressProductionCompany
Burgandy Code*RockboundTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Ann-Marie KerrHomage2b theatre company
Katie SwiftEast of Berlin2b theatre company
Mary VingoeIvor Johnson's NeighboursShip's Company Theatre
Genevieve SteeleTwelfth NightLuna/Sea Theatre
Award for Outstanding DirectorProductionCompany
Ken Schwartz*RockboundTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Christian BarryEast of Berlin2b theatre company
Ron JenkinsExtinction SongEastern Front Theatre
Daniel MacIvorA Beautiful ViewNeptune Theatre
Richard RoseNo Great MischiefNeptune Theatre
Award for Outstanding Set DesignProductionCompany
Louisa Adamson*Poor BoyZuppa Theatre & Neptune Theatre
Peter BlackieHomage2b theatre company
Andrew CullEast of Berlin2b theatre company
Geoffrey DinwiddleA Christmas Carol- The MusicalNeptune Theatre
D'Arcy Morris-PoultneyThe Toxic Bus IncidentOnelight Theatre
Outstanding Lighting DesignerProductionCompany
Will Perkins*Homage2b theatre company
Bruce MacLennanExtinction SongEastern Front Theatre
Mike MaderReturn Ticket: Halifax-Abadan-HalifaxOnelight Theatre
Will PerkinsEast of Berlin2b theatre company
Ingrid RiskA Beautiful ViewNeptune Theatre
Outstanding Costume DesignerProductionCompany
Rosie BrowningRockboundTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Jennifer Coe & Jenn MillsGloriousFestival Antigonish
Patrick Clarke*The Game of Love and ChanceNeptune Theatre
Leesa HamiltonEast of Berlin2b theatre company
D'Arcy Morris-PoultneyA Christmas Carol- The MusicalNeptune Theatre
Outstanding Sound or Original MusicProductionCompany
Brian BuckleA Christmas CarolOff the Leash
Brian BuckleReturn Ticket: Halifax-Abadan-HalifaxOnelight Theatre
Mike Ross*No Great MischiefNeptune Theatre
Michael DohertyHomage2b theatre company
Terry PulliamThe GravesaversHalifax Theatre for Young People
Outstanding Original Music or ScoreProductionCompany
David Christensen & Jason MacIsaacPoor BoyZuppa Theatre & Neptune Theatre
Eric HughesA Christmas Carol- The MusicalNeptune Theatre
Allen Cole*RockboundTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Dinuk WijeratneReturn Ticket: Halifax-Abadan-HalifaxOnelight Theatre
Dinuk WijeratneThe Toxic Bus IncidentOnelight Theatre
Award for Outstanding Play by a Nova Scotian PlaywrightProductionCompany
Beverly BrettOut the MeadowForerunner Playwrights Theatre
Christopher HeldeThe GravesaversHalifax Theatre for Young People
Allen Cole*RockboundTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Ron JenkinsExtinction SongEastern Front Theatre
Daniel MacIvorA Beautiful ViewNeptune Theatre
Award for Outstanding ProductionCompany-
A Beautiful ViewThe Distinct Theatre Society & Neptune Theatre -
Rockbound*Two Planks and a Passion Theatre-
East of Berlin2b theatre company-
Extinction SongEastern Front Theatre-
No Great MischiefNeptune Theatre -

2010 Legacy Award for Achievement for Outstanding Contribution to Theatre in Nova Scotia: Jean Murporgo
2010 Mayor's Award for Achievement in Theatre: Jeremy Webb
2010 Mayor's Award for Emerging Theatre Artist: Natasha MacLellan
2010 Outstanding Stage Manager or Theatre Technician: Sylvia Bell
2010 Nova Scotia Theatre Volunteer of the Year Award: Perry Kossatz & Aaron Harpell

2009

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Award for Outstanding ActorProductionCompany
Troy AdamsOthelloShakespeare by the Sea, Halifax
John BealeThe Peggy ShowOld Red Schoolhouse Productions
Marty BurtThe Musical of MusicalsChester Playhouse
Graham PercyOur TownTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Jeremy Webb*OthelloShakespeare by the Sea, Halifax
Award for Outstanding ActressProductionCompany
Mary Colin ChisholmTalking Heads: An Evening of Alan Bennett MonologuesLuna/Sea Theatre
Colombe DemersThe Russian Play2b theatre company
Kristin HowellThe Musical of MusicalsChester Playhouse
Deborah KippThe Retreat From MoscowNeptune Theatre
Sherry Smith*Happy DaysNeptune Theatre
Award for Outstanding Supporting ActorProductionCompany
John BealeGirl in the Goldfish BowlLuna/Sea Theatre
Andrew Gillies*The Devil’s DiscipleNeptune Theatre
John Fitzgerald JayGaslightFestival Antigonish
Cliff LeJeuneThe ProducersNeptune Theatre
Ryan RogersonJerome: The Historical SpectacleTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Award for Outstanding Supporting ActressProductionCompany
Mauralea Austin*Girl in the Goldfish BowlLuna/Sea Theatre
Burgandy CodeOur TownTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Melody JohnsonOur TownTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Kathryn MacLellanGirl in the Goldfish BowlLuna/Sea Theatre
Genevieve SteeleGraceFestival Antigonish
Award for Outstanding DirectorProductionCompany
Ken Schwartz*Our TownTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Martha IrvingGirl in the Goldfish BowlLuna/Sea Theatre
Mary Lou MartinThe Musical of MusicalsChester Playhouse
Elizabeth MurphyOthelloShakespeare by the Sea, Halifax
Theo PitsiavasGrandma Noda's TigersIrondale Ensemble Project
Award for Outstanding Set DesignProductionCompany
Martin J. ConboyHappy DaysNeptune Theatre
John DinningDear SantaEastern Front Theatre
Romain FabreMaskedNeptune Theatre
Corey MullinsSnow DanceShip's Company Theatre
John Thompson*The Retreat From MoscowNeptune Theatre
Outstanding Lighting DesignerProductionCompany
Martin J. Conboy*Happy DaysNeptune Theatre
Bruce MacLennanSnow DanceShip's Company Theatre
Graeme S. ThompsonLeoNeptune Theatre
Leigh Ann VardyThe Retreat From MoscowNeptune Theatre
Leigh Ann VardyMaskedNeptune Theatre
Outstanding Costume DesignerProductionCompany
David BoechlerThe Devil's DiscipleNeptune Theatre
Paul DaigleThe ProducersNeptune Theatre
Denyse Karn*Jerome: The Historical SpectacleTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Janet MacLellanGirl in the Goldfish BowlLuna/Sea Theatre
Marilyn McLarenVimyEastern Front Theatre
Outstanding Sound or Original ScoreProductionCompany
Anthony BlackMaskedNeptune Theatre
Allen Cole & Ami McKay*Jerome: The Historical SpectacleTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Amos Crawley & Jonathan EatonCinderellyShakespeare by the Sea, Halifax
Michael DohertyBUMPShip's Company Theatre
Michael DohertyVimyEastern Front Theatre
Award for Outstanding Play by a Nova Scotian PlaywrightProductionCompany
Chris Little*Grandma Noda's TigersIrondale Ensemble Project
John Beale & Graham PercyThe Peggy ShowOld Red Schoolhouse
Daniel LillfordSnow DanceShip's Company Theatre
Mauralea Austin, Mary-Colin Chisolm, Martha Irving, Sherry SmithTo Capture LightLuna/Sea Theatre
Ami McKayJerome: The Historical SpectacleTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Award for Outstanding ProductionCompany-
Girl in the Goldfish BowlLuna/Sea Theatre-
Grandma Noda's Tigers*Irondale Ensemble Project-
OthelloShakespeare by the Sea-
Our TownTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre-
The Musical of MusicalsChester Playhouse-
The Retreat from Moscow / Neptune Theatre --

2009 Achievement for Outstanding Contribution to Theatre in Nova Scotia: Sara Lee Lewis
2009 Mayor's Award for Achievement in Theatre: Gay Hauser
2009 Mayor's Award for Emerging Theatre Artist: Stewart Legere
2009 Outstanding Stage Manager or Theatre Technician: Eleanor Creelman
2009 Nova Scotia Theatre Volunteer of the Year Award: Brian MacLeod

2008

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Award for Outstanding ActorProductionCompany
Lee J. CampbellThe Drawer BoyAtlantic Theatre Festival
Brian HeightonHow I Learned to DriveDMV Theatre Co-op
Stephen McCarthy*Storyteller2b theatre company
Raymond O'NeillThe Drawer BoyAtlantic Theatre Festival
Graham PercyThe OdysseyTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Award for Outstanding ActressProductionCompany
Valerie BuhagiarThe VeilOne Light / Neptune Theatre / Mermaid Theatre
Francine DeschepperThe OdysseyTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Nicola LipmanShirley ValentineAtlantic Theatre Festival
Andrea Lee Norwood*The Miracle WorkerNeptune Theatre
Sherry SmithPerfect PieLuna/Sea Theatre
Award for Outstanding Supporting ActorProductionCompany
Réjean CournoyerBeauty and the BeastNeptune Theatre
Simon HendersonMourning DoveNeptune Theatre
Stewart Legere*Penny DreadfulZuppa Circus Theatre
Stewart LegereAntigoneAngels and Heroes
Jeremy WebbBeauty and the BeastNeptune Theatre
Award for Outstanding Supporting ActressProductionCompany
Burgandy Code*The OdysseyTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Karen BassettBy the Dark of the MoonMulgrave Road Theatre
Sharon BajerBoeing, BoeingFestival Antigonish
Sarah EnglishBone CageForerunner Playwright's Theatre / Ship's Company Theatre
Martha IrvingBeauty and the BeastNeptune Theatre
Award for Outstanding DirectorProductionCompany
Christian Barry*Revisited2b theatre company
Richard DonatThe Drawer BoyAtlantic Theatre Festival
Pamela HalsteadHow I Learned to DriveDMV Theatre Co-op
Marcia KashThe PriceNeptune Theatre
Ken SchwartzThe OdysseyTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Award for Outstanding Set DesignProductionCompany
Patrick Clark*The PriceNeptune Theatre
The CompanyRevisited2b theatre company
Michael FullerMacGregor's Hard Ice Cream and GasShip's Company Theatre
Stephen OslerShirley ValentineAtlantic Theatre Festival
Shanin Sayadi & Jake DambergsThe VeilOne Light / Neptune Theatre / Mermaid Theatre
Outstanding Lighting DesignerProductionCompany
Christian Barry*Revisited2b theatre company
Bruce MacLennanMacGregor's Hard Ice Cream and GasShip's Company Theatre
Leigh Ann VardyThe Drawer BoyAtlantic Theatre Festival
Leigh Ann VardyShirley ValentineAtlantic Theatre Festival
Leigh Ann VardyThe PriceNeptune Theatre
Outstanding Costume DesignerProductionCompany
Patrick ClarkWhite ChristmasNeptune Theatre
Paul DaigleBeauty and the BeastNeptune Theatre
Jennifer Darbellay*The OdysseyTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
D'arcy Morris-PoultneyThe VeilOne Light / Neptune Theatre / Mermaid Theatre
Helene SiebritsBoeing, BoeingFestival Antigonish
Outstanding Sound or Original ScoreProductionCompany
Brian BuckleThe VeilOne Light / Neptune Theatre / Mermaid Theatre
Richard FerenRevisited2b theatre company
David Christensen & Jason MacIsaac*Penny DreadfulZuppa Circus Theatre
Sandy MooreBy the Dark of the MoonMulgrave Road Theatre
Terry PulliamBone CageForerunner Playwright's Theatre / Ship's Company Theatre
Award for Outstanding Play by a Nova Scotian PlaywrightProductionCompany
Catherine BanksBone CageForerunner Playwright's Theatre / Ship's Company Theatre
Christian Barry, Steven McCarthy & Michelle MonteithRevisited2b theatre company
Shanin Sayadi*The VeilOne Light / Neptune Theatre / Mermaid Theatre
Zuppa Circus TheatrePenny DreadfulZuppa Circus Theatre
Award for Outstanding ProductionCompany-
Revisited2b theatre company-
The Miracle WorkerNeptune Theatre -
The Odyssey*Two Planks and a Passion Theatre-
The PriceNeptune Theatre -
The VeilOne Light / Neptune Theatre / Mermaid Theatre-

2008 Achievement for Outstanding Contribution to Theatre in Nova Scotia: Addy Doucette
2008 Mayor's Award for Achievement in Theatre: Mary-Colin Chisholm
2008 Mayor's Award for Emerging Theatre Artist: Christian Barry
2008 Outstanding Stage Manager or Theatre Technician: Lisa Cochran
2008 Nova Scotia Theatre Volunteer of the Year Award: Gary Bugden

2007

Award for Outstanding ActorProductionCompany
Nigel BennettWho’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?Neptune Theatre
Robert BensonTryingNeptune Theatre
Shane CartyThis is How It GoesNeptune Theatre
Réjean CournoyerGod's Middle NameIn Good Company
Graham Percy*Noises OffAtlantic Theatre Festival
Award for Outstanding ActressProductionCompany
Kristen BellThis is How It GoesNeptune Theatre
Ingrid Rae DoucetThe Mystery of Maddy HeislerShip's Company Theatre
Carolyn Hetherington*LillibetShip's Company Theatre
Jennifer OvertonGod's Middle NameIn Good Company
Fiona ReidWho’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?Neptune Theatre
Genevieve SteeleEducating RitaFestival Antigonish
Award for Outstanding Supporting ActorProductionCompany
Richard Donat*Fool For LoveF4L Productions
Benjamin HollingsworthA Few Good MenNeptune Theatre
Cliff Le JeuneBerlin to BroadwayChester Playhouse
Mike MacpheeThe Wizard of Uh OzShakespeare by the Sea, Halifax
Christopher ShoreCorvette CrossingEastern Front Theatre
Award for Outstanding Supporting ActressProductionCompany
Mary Colin ChisholmThe Little YearsNeptune Theatre
Sherry Lee HunterNoises OffAtlantic Theatre Festival
Martha IrvingBerlin to BroadwayChester Playhouse
Julain MolnarOliver!Neptune Theatre
Patricia Zentilli*Noises OffAtlantic Theatre Festival
Award for Outstanding DirectorProductionCompany
Nigel BennettNoises OffAtlantic Theatre Festival
Scott BurkeGod's Middle NameEastern Front Theatre
Leah ChemiakThe Little YearsNeptune Theatre
Daryl Cloran*This is How It GoesNeptune Theatre
Ted DykstraA Few Good MenNeptune Theatre
Linda MooreFool For LoveF4L Productions
Award for Outstanding Set DesignProductionCompany
Patrick ClarkA Few Good MenNeptune Theatre
Neil Peter Jampolis*Noises OffAtlantic Theatre Festival
Stephen OslerFool For LoveF4L Productions
Lorenzo SavoiniThis is How It GoesNeptune Theatre
Nigel ScottThe Little YearsNeptune Theatre
Outstanding Lighting DesignerProductionCompany
Bruce MacLennanThe Mystery of Maddy HeislerShip's Company Theatre
Thistle Theatre DesignerThe Woman in BlackFestival Antigonish
Leigh Ann Vardy*A Few Good MenNeptune Theatre
Leigh Ann VardyCorvette CrossingEastern Front Theatre
Leigh Ann VardyThe Little YearsNeptune Theatre
Outstanding Costume DesignerProductionCompany
Patrick Clark*Noises OffAtlantic Theatre Festiva
Patrick ClarkOliver!Neptune Theatre
John C. DiningAnnieNeptune Theatre
Denyse KarnEducating RitaFestival Antigonish
Art PensonEvitaNeptune Theatre
Art PensonWho's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?Neptune Theatre
Outstanding Sound or Original ScoreProductionCompany
Paul CramCorvette CrossingEastern Front Theatre
Marc DesaormeauxThe Little YearsShip’s Company Theatre
Michael Doherty*The Mystery of Maddy HeislerZuppa Circus Theatre
'Sandy MooreFool For LoveF4L Productions
Jake WilkinsonNoises OffAtlantic Theatre Festival
Award for Outstanding Play by a Nova Scotian PlaywrightProductionCompany
Anthony Black, Connor GreenSoul AloneNeptune Theatre
Daniel LillfordThe Mystery of Maddy HeislerShip's Company Theatre
Daniel MacIvorHow It WorksEastern Front Theatre
Michael MelskiCorvette CrossingMulgrave Road Theatre
Jennifer Overton*God's Middle NameIn Good Company
Award for Outstanding ProductionCompany-
A Few Good MenNeptune Theatre -
God's Middle Name*In Good Company-
Noises OffAtlantic Theatre Festival-
This is How It GoesNeptune Theatre -

2007 Achievement for Outstanding Contribution to Theatre in Nova Scotia: Jenny Munday
2007 Mayor's Award for Achievement in Theatre: Mary Vingoe
2007 Mayor's Award for Emerging Theatre Artist: Richie Wilcox
2007 Outstanding Stage Manager or Theatre Technician: Louisa Adamson
2007 Nova Scotia Theatre Volunteer of the Year Award: Ian Gilmore

2006

Award for Outstanding ActorProductionCompany
Andrew MusselmanStones in His PocketsFestival Antigonish
Jeremiah SparksThe Satchmo SuiteEastern Front Theatre
Kevin Curran*Gay White TrashFat Morgan Theatre
Larry YachimecFrozenNeptune Theatre
Michael FergusonBrighter Than the Light of the SunShip’s Company Theatre
Nigel BennettThe Goat, or Who Is Sylvia?Neptune Theatre
Award for Outstanding ActressProductionCompany
Carmen Grant*The Syringa TreeNeptune Theatre
Margot SampsonJoni Mitchell: The RiverFestival Antigonish
Michelle MonteithThe Diary of Anne FrankNeptune Theatre
Nicola LipmanThe Diary of Anne FrankNeptune Theatre
Raquel DuffyMiss JulieNeptune Theatre
Tara DoyleGay White TrashFat Morgan Theatre
Award for Outstanding Supporting ActorProductionCompany
Cameron MacDuffeeChicagoNeptune Theatre
Christian MurrayCat on a Hot Tin RoofNeptune Theatre
Doug MacleodThe Diary of Anne FrankNeptune Theatre
Geoff McBrideThe Diary of Anne FrankNeptune Theatre
Ian DeakinThe Sound of MusicNeptune Theatre
Michael Pellerin*AnnieNeptune Theatre
Award for Outstanding Supporting ActressProductionCompany
Catherine O’ConnorThe Sound of MusicNeptune Theatre
Julain Molnar*The Sound of MusicNeptune Theatre
Martha IrvingTo Kill A MockingbirdNeptune Theatre
Martha IrvingThe Diary of Anne FrankNeptune Theatre
Sherry SmithTo Kill A MockingbirdNeptune Theatre
Award for Outstanding DirectorProductionCompany
Anthony Black & Christian BarryManners of Dying2b theatre company
David KennedyBrighter Than the Light of the SunShip’s Company Theatre
Ed ThomasonStones in His PocketsFestival Antigonish
Hans BoggildThe Satchmo SuiteEastern Front Theatre
Mary Lou MartinThe FantasticksChester Playhouse
Ted Dykstra*The Diary of Anne FrankNeptune Theatre
Outstanding Set DesignerProductionCompany
Anthony Black, Louisa AdamsonManners of Dying2b theatre company
Denyse Karn*Brighter than the Light of the SunShip's Company Theatre
John C. DiningAnnieNeptune Theatre
Patrick ClarkThe Diary of Anne FrankNeptune Theatre
Patrick ClarkTo Kill A MockingbirdNeptune Theatre
Outstanding Lighting DesignerProductionCompany
Aaron NewbertGod of HellNeptune Theatre
Leigh Ann Vardy*The Diary of Anne FrankNeptune Theatre
Leigh Ann VardyManners of Dying2b theatre company
Martin ConboyThe Syringa TreeNeptune Theatre
Matthew RichardsBrighter than the Light of the SunShip's Company Theatre
Outstanding Costume DesignerProductionCompany
Douglas ParaschukCat on a Hot Tin RoofNeptune Theatre
Erin GoreThe FantasticksChester Playhouse
John C. DiningAnnieNeptune Theatre
Patrick Clark*The Diary of Anne FrankNeptune Theatre
Patrick ClarkTo Kill A MockingbirdNeptune Theatre
Outstanding Sound or Original ScoreProductionCompany
Brian BuckleSpinMulgrave Road Theatre
David ChristensenOpen Theatre KitchenZuppa Circus Theatre
David Christensen & Jason MacIssacRadium CityZuppa Circus Theatre
Frederick Kennedy*Brighter Than the Light Of the SunShip's Company Theatre
Hans Boggild, Doug InnisThe Satchmo SuiteEastern Front Theatre
John KilaweeManners of Dying2b theatre company
Outstanding Stage Manager or Theatre Technician--
Louisa Adamson--
Robin Cheesman--
Donna MacMillan*--
Bruce Blakemore--
Award for Outstanding Play by a Nova Scotian PlaywrightProductionCompany
Christian Barry, Anthony BlackManners of Dying2b theatre company
David KennedyBrighter Than the Light Of the SunShip's Company Theatre
Karen BassetThriveIrondale Ensemble
Michael Best*Gay White TrashFat Morgan Theatre
Robert PlowmanRadium CityZuppa Circus Theatre
Shahin SayadiThe Death of YazdgerdOneLight Theatre
Award for Outstanding ProductionCompany-
FrozenNeptune Theatre -
Gay White TrashFat Morgan Theatre-
Manners of Dying2b theatre company-
Stones in His PocketsFestival Antigonish-
The Syringa TreeNeptune Theatre -
The Diary of Anne Frank*Neptune Theatre -

2006 Achievement for Outstanding Contribution to Theatre in Nova Scotia: Joan Orenstein
2006 Emerging Artist Award: Susan Leblanc-Crawford
2006 Mayor's Award for Achievement in Theatre: Michael Melski
2006 Mayor's Award for Emerging Theatre Artist: Ben Stone
2006 Nova Scotia Theatre Company Volunteer Awards: Jennifer Josenhans, Andrea Dymond, Diane Regan, Lawrence Tuttle

2005

Award for Outstanding ActorProductionCompany
Nigel BennettParrsboro Boxing ClubShip's Company Theatre
Réjean CournoyerEastern Front Theatre
Kevin CurranProofNeptune Theatre
Connor GreenCherry DocsBunnies in the Headlights Theatre
Peter McNeilDeath of a SalesmanNeptune Theatre
Graham PercyA Kind of FaithWillpower Theatre
Steven Sutcliffe*The Rocky Horror ShowNeptune Theatre
Award for Outstanding ActressProductionCompany
Burgandy CodeWestray: The Long Way HomeTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Mary Colin ChisolmHe'd Be Your Mother's Father's CousinMulgrave Road Theatre
Ingrid Rae DoucetTrout StanleyShip's Company Theatre
Raquel Duffy*Mary's WeddingShip's Company Theatre
Carmen GrantProofNeptune Theatre
Shelley ThompsonHumble BoyFestival Antigonish
Award for Outstanding DirectorProductionCompany
Scott Burke, Pam HalsteadThe Parrsboro Boxing ClubShip's Company Theatre
Christian BarryCherry DocsBunnies in the Headlights Theatre
Ann Marie KerrInvisible AtomFestival Antigonish
Neil MunroDeath of a SalesmanNeptune Theatre
Ron Ulrich*The Rocky Horror ShowNeptune Theatre
Outstanding Set DesignerProductionCompany
Peter HartwellDeath of a SalesmanShip's Company Theatre
Denyse Karn*The Parrsboro Boxing ClubShip's Company Theatre
Denyse KarnMary's WeddingEastern Front Theatre
Art PensonProofNeptune Theatre
Art PensonThe Rocky Horror ShowNeptune Theatre
Outstanding Lighting DesignerProductionCompany
Bruce MacLellanParrsboro Boxing ClubShip's Company Theatre
Leigh Ann Vardy*The Rocky Horror ShowNeptune Theatre
Leigh Ann VardyDeath of a SalesmanNeptune Theatre
Leigh Ann VardyCatsNeptune Theatre
Outstanding Costume DesignerProductionCompany
Peter HartwellDeath of a SalesmanNeptune Theatre
Krista LevyParrsboro Boxing ClubShip's Company Theatre
Krista LevyMary's WeddingEastern Front Theatre
Art Penson*The Rocky Horror ShowNeptune Theatre
Outstanding Sound or Original ScoreProductionCompany
Michael DohertyParrsboro Boxing ClubShip's Company Theatre
Jeff HennessyWestray: The Long Way HomeTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Frederick KennedyTrout StanleyShip's Company Theatre
Sandy MooreEastern Front Theatre
John Scott*Mary's WeddingEastern Front Theatre
Outstanding Stage Manager or Theatre Technician--
Louisa Adamson--
Robin Cheesman--
Donna MacMillan--
Zeph Williams*--
Bruce Blakemore--
Award for Outstanding Play by a Nova Scotian PlaywrightProductionCompany
Scott BurkeParrsboro Boxing ClubShip's Company Theatre
Anthony BlackInvisible AtomFestival Antigonish
Ken Schwartz, Chris O'NeillWestray: The Long Way HomeTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Award for Outstanding ProductionCompany-
Death of a SalesmanNeptune Theatre -
Humble BoyFestival Antigonish-
Parrsboro Boxing ClubShip's Company Theatre-
The Rocky Horror Show*Neptune Theatre -
Westray: The Long Way HomeTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre-

2005 Achievement for Outstanding Contribution to Theatre in Nova Scotia: Linda Moore
2005 Emerging Artist Award: Alex MacLean
2005 Mayor's Award for Achievement in Theatre: Linda Moore
2005 Mayor's Award for Emerging Theatre Artist: Anthony Black
2005 Nova Scotia Theatre Company Volunteer Awards: Joanne Porter, Val and Cliff Tyner, Debbie Ross, Michelle Herx, Carmel Rooney

2004

2004 Achievement for Outstanding Contribution to Theatre in Nova Scotia:
Jest in Time Theatre
2004 Mayor's Award for Achievement in Theatre:
Steven Cross
2004 Nova Scotia Theatre Company Volunteer Awards:
Mike Hodgson, Bill and Esther VanGorder, Gordon Tate, Pauline Liengme, Jeremy Webb

2003

Award for Outstanding ActorProductionCompany
Andrew BigelowKiltNeptune Theatre
Andrew BigelowMary's WeddingShip's Company Theatre
Réjean CournoyerPrivate ViewsWillpower Theatre
Darren KeayTourist TrapChester Playhouse
Graham Percy*Charley's AuntAtlantic Theatre Festival
Kevin CurranFablesEastern Front Theatre
Award for Outstanding ActressProductionCompany
Raquel DuffyI Do! I Do!Festival Antigonish
Trish LindstromMary's WeddingShip's Company Theatre
Mary Ellen MacLeanFrankieJest in Time Theatre
Jennifer OvertonKiltNeptune Theatre
Jennifer OvertonKiltNeptune Theatre
Marla McLean*The Miracle WorkerAtlantic Theatre Festival
Award for Outstanding DirectorProductionCompany
Hans BoggildIslandEastern Front Theatre
Scott Burke*Mary's WeddingShip's Company Theatre
Alex MacLeanThe Tragedy of NasfuratuZuppa Circus theatre
Jim MorrowGoodnight OpusMermaid Theatre
The PitsavasA Loosely Veiled AllegoryIrondale Ensemble Project
Ed ThomasenPrivate ViewsWillpower Theatre
Outstanding Set DesignerProductionCompany
Patrick Clark*Charley's AuntAtlantic Theatre Festival
Denyse KarnMary's WeddingShip's Company Theatre
Murray ElliottTourist TrapChester Playhouse
Stephen Britton OslerChairmaker, the MusicalShip's Company Theatre
Jim MorrowGoodnight OpusMermaid Theatre
Outstanding Lighting DesignerProductionCompany
Bruce MacLellan*Mary's WeddingShip's Company Theatre
Ian PygottSelf HelpFestival Antigonish
Wally SnowIslandEastern Front Theatre
Peter TyrellTales Rare and GrimExodus Theatre
Leigh Ann VardySylviaNeptune Theatre
Outstanding Costume DesignerProductionCompany
Denise BarrettBuddy, The Buddy Holly StoryNeptune Theatre
Patrick Clark*Charley's AuntAtlanticTheatre Festival
Jan CogleyThe Miracle WorkerAtlanticTheatre Festival
Denyse KamKiltNeptune Theatre
Krista LevyChairmaker, The MusicalShip's Company Theatre
Outstanding Stage Manager or Theatre Technician--
Donna MacMillan--
Ian Pygott--
Jane Butler*--
Judy Joe--
Christine Oakey--
Award for Outstanding Play by a Nova Scotian PlaywrightProductionCompany
Sarah Blenhorn, Nate Crawford, Sarah Gignac & Emily TaylorTales Rare and GrimExodus Theatre
Jackie Torrens, Ed Thomasen, Mary Colin Chisholm & Bruce BartonPrivate ViewsWillpower Theatre
Jackie TorrensFablesMulgrave Road Theatre
Jackie TorrensLive Nude AnimalMulgrave Road Theatre
Lance WoolaverWorld Without ShadowsFestival Antigonish
Award for Outstanding ProductionCompany-
The Miracle WorkerAtlantic Theatre Festival-
KiltNeptune Theatre -
A Loosely Veiled AllegoryIrondale Ensemble Project-
Mary's Wedding*Ship's Company theatre-
Private ViewsWillpower Theatre-
The Tragedy of NosferatuZuppa Circus Theatre-

2003 Achievement for Outstanding Contribution to Theatre in Nova Scotia:
David Renton
2003 Nova Scotia Theatre Company Volunteer Awards:
Murdock MacDonald, Darlene Spears, John and Lyn Gratwick, John Slor, Ernest Zinck, Kathleen Smith, Doris Salsman, Penny Schofield, Gleneida Canning, Charlie Rhindress, Debbie Ross, Ian Waller, Mary Ritchie, Linda Hodgins, Gord Tate, Lauriena Noel, Dale Sanford

2002

Award for Outstanding ActorProductionCompany
Lionel DoucetteFor the Pleasure of Seeing Her AgainFestival Antigonish
Hugh ThompsonA Streetcar Named DesireAtlantic Theatre Festival
Nigel BennettArtNeptune Theatre
John Dunsworth*The Drawer BoyEastern Front Theatre
Christopher ShoreThe Complete Wrks of Wllm Shkspr Neptune Theatre
Award for Outstanding ActressProductionCompany
Mary Ellen MacLeanTripJest in Time Theatre
Susan StackhouseFor the Pleasure of Seeing Her AgainFestival Antigonish
Nicola Lipman*WitNeptune Theatre
Jody StevensThe Afterlife of George CartwrightWillpower Theatre
Mary-Colin ChisholmSistersEastern Front Theatre
Award for Outstanding DirectorProductionCompany
Leon PownellA Streetcar Named DesireAtlantic Theatre Festival
Jim MorrowThe Very Hungry Caterpillar & the Very Quiet CricketMermaid Theatre
Charlie RhindressThe Complete Wrks of Wllm Shkspr Neptune Theatre
Mary VingoeThe Drawer BoyEastern Front Theatre
Linda Moore*TripJest in Time Theatre
Scott BurkeThe Last TasmanianShip’s Company Theatre
Outstanding Set DesignerProductionCompany
Denyse Karn*The Afterlife of George CartwrightWillpower Theatre
Denyse KarnThe HobbitAtlantic Theatre Festival
Leigh Ann VardyTripJest in Time Theatre
Leigh Ann VardyThe Drawer BoyEastern Front Theatre
Jim MorrowThe Very Hungry Caterpillar & the Very Quiet CricketMermaid Theatre
Award for Outstanding Play by a Nova Scotian PlaywrightProductionCompany
Michael MelskiHockey Mom, Hockey DadTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Mary Ellen MacLeanFrankieFestival Antigonish
Christopher Shore*LiarAlive Theatre
Catherine BanksThree Story Ocean ViewMulgrave Road Theatre
Wendy LillSistersEastern Front Theatre
Jest in Time TheatreBest of JestJest in Time Theatre
Michael MelskiMiles from HomeShip’s Company Theatre
Award for Outstanding ProductionCompany-
Handmade and SleeptracksJest in Time Theatre-
Trip*Jest in Time Theatre-
The Drawer BoyEastern Front Theatre-
The Very Hungry Caterpillar & the Very Quiet CricketMermaid Theatre-
Best of JestJest in Time Theatre-
Irondale Dance ChronicledIrondale Ensemble Project-
A Streetcar Named DesireAtlantic Theatre Festival-
Award for Outstanding Stage Manager or Theatre Technician--
Donna MacMillan--
Ian Pygott--
Jane Butler--
Judy Joe*--
Christine Oakey--

2002 Nova Scotia Theatre Company Volunteer Awards:
Stan Salsman, Penny Dann, Robin Saywood, Iris Elliott, Judy & Austin Reade, Shelley Gullikson, Janet Hodder, Barney Morison, Cathy Macarthur, Sylvelin Oakey, Ernie MacLaughlin, Mary Ritchie, Jane Kansas, Lynn Buckley, Rona MacQuillan, Jim Mills, Catherine Banks, Bruce McCulloch, Susan Wolfraim, Gerald Parker