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Annual Awards of Excellence and Honor

Each year the Illinois Theatre Association recognizes both individuals and organizations for their significant contributions of promoting quality theatre throughout the state of Illinois.  Recipients are nominated by the Illinois theatre community, approved by ITA's divisional representatives, and accepted by ITA's Board of Directors.


ITA's 2023 AWARD RECIPIENTS

Award of Excellence in College/University Theatre

J.W. Morrissitte

Award of Excellence in Community Theatre
Deric Kimler

Award of Excellence in Creative Drama
Street of Dreams Jr. Theatre

Award of Excellence in Professional Theatre
Court Theatre

Award of Excellence in Secondary School Theatre
Hannah Drake

Anne Thurman Mentorship Award
Elisabeth Westphal

Award of Honor
Mike Miserendino


ITA's 2022 AWARD RECIPIENTS

Award of Excellence in College/University Theatre

Illinois Valley Community College

Award of Excellence in Community Theatre
Vermillion Players

Award of Excellence in Creative Drama
Marjorie Hillocks

Award of Excellence in Professional Theatre
Teatro Vista

Award of Excellence in Secondary School Theatre
Kim Freeman

Anne Thurman Mentorship Award
Judy Klingner

Award of Honor
Festival 56



ITA's 2020 AWARD RECIPIENTS

Award of Excellence in College/University Theatre

BILL KINCAID

Award of Excellence in Community Theatre
MANDI THEATER

Award of Excellence in Creative Drama
ANNE NEGRI

Award of Excellence in Professional Theatre
TOM VENDAFREDDO

Award of Excellence in Secondary School Theatre
JACK MICETICH

Award of Excellence in Theatre for Young Audiences
FILAMENT THEATRE

Anne Thurman Mentorship Award
ROBERT C. SCHRAMM


Award of Honor
THE VIIOLA PROJECT
(A Progam of City Lit Theater)

Award of Honor
DAVID DOWNING



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