NCTC Awards
Each year, the NCTC Board of Directors presents the NCTC Awards to companies, schools and individuals who are active NCTC members and have exhibited leadership roles in their community, as well as artistic, professional or educational excellence.
Congratulations to our 2023 Award Recipients!
NCTC Marian A. Smith Distinguished Career Award
Charlie and Angie Flynn-McIver
Asheville
NCTC Herman Middleton Distinguished Service Award
Amanda Hillenbrand
Raleigh
NCTC K-12 Theatre Arts Educator Award
Ron Higdon
Mooresville High School, Mooresville
NCTC College/University Award
Lenoir-Rhyne University
Hickory
NCTC George A. Parides Professional Theatre Award
Flat Rock Playhouse
Flat Rock
NCTC Community Theatre Award
Hickory Community Theatre
Hickory
NCTC Constance Welsh Theatre for Youth Award
StageStruck: The Young People’s Own Theatre
Goldsboro
Past Award Recipients
2022
Marian A. Smith Distinguished Career Award // David Schram
Herman Middleton Distinguished Service Award // Stacey Boone
K-12 Theatre Arts Educator Award // Jenny Goodfellow, Charlotte Country Day School
College/University Award // UNC-Wilmington
George A. Parides Professional Theatre Award // Different Strokes Performing Arts Collective
Community Theatre Award // NRACT
Constance Welsh Theatre for Youth Award // Temple Theatre Company
2021
Marian A. Smith Distinguished Career Award // Ron Law
Herman Middleton Distinguished Service Award // Judy Dove
K-12 Theatre Arts Educator Award // Kimberly Fielder-Jones, North Moore High School
College/University Award // Mars Hill University
George A. Parides Professional Theatre Award // North Carolina Theatre
Community Theatre Award // Studio 1
Constance Welsh Theatre for Youth Award // Cape Fear Regional Theatre
2020
Marian A. Smith Distinguished Career Award // Linda Reynolds
Herman Middleton Distinguished Service Award // John E.R. Friedenberg
K-12 Theatre Arts Educator Award // Maria Moore, Weddington High School
College/University Award // NC A&T State University
George A. Parides Professional Theatre Award // PlayMakers Repertory Company
Community Theatre Award // Goodly Frame Theatre
Constance Welsh Theatre for Youth Award // Mike Wiley
2019
Marian A. Smith Distinguished Career Award // Pam Livingstone
Herman Middleton Distinguished Service Award // Mia Self
K-12 Theatre Arts Educator Award // Chuck Stowe, Stuart Cramer HS
College/University Award // Meredith College
George A. Parides Professional Theatre Award // NC Black Repertory Company/National Black Theatre Festival
Community Theatre Award // Raleigh Little Theatre
Constance Welsh Theatre for Youth Award // Shared Radiance Performing Arts Company
2018
Marian A. Smith Distinguished Career Award // Robert Bush
Herman Middleton Distinguished Service Award // Nancy Trovillion
K-12 Theatre Arts Educator Award // Dan Treharne, Shelby High School
College/University Award // University of North Carolina at Charlotte
George A. Parides Professional Theatre Award // North Carolina Stage Company
Community Theatre Award // Haywood Arts Regional Theatre
Constance Welsh Theatre for Youth Award // Davidson Community Players
2017
Marian A. Smith Distinguished Career Award // John Saari
Herman Middleton Distinguished Service Award // Travis Carter
K-12 Theatre Arts Educator Award // Sarah Miller and Zach Walker, Watauga High School
College/University Award // NC State University Theatre
George A. Parides Professional Theatre Award // Three Bone Theatre
Community Theatre Award // Montford Park Players
Constance Welsh Theatre for Youth Award // Mooresville Community Children’s Theatre
Eligibility, Nominations & Selection
Only current NCTC members are eligible to receive NCTC Awards. Individuals may be considered for an award if they are an individual member or affiliated with an organizational member. Schools and theatre companies that are organizational members of NCTC are eligible. In addition, to be considered for NCTC Awards, nominees must be active NCTC members, participating in annual events and serving as an advocate for NCTC to their constituents.
NCTC members may nominate themselves, their own theatre/school, another outstanding organization, or an industry peer. We encourage students at NCTC member schools (K-12 and College) to nominate their teachers or theatre program.
Check our membership pages to see which organizations are eligible!
K-12 Members
College/University Members
Theatre Members
The following awards are presented to individuals who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of leadership, service and education:
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- NCTC Marian A. Smith Distinguished Career Award – Presented to an individual who has led an exceptional career in the NC theatre community, serving as a leader and a master of their craft or work.
- NCTC Herman Middleton Distinguished Service Award – Presented to an individual who has demonstrated significant service to both NCTC and the NC theatre community. (not accepting nominations in 2023)
- NCTC K-12 Theatre Arts Educator Award – Presented to a current or former theatre teacher in NC schools, who has demonstrated excellence in the classroom, superior production achievement, and has served as a leader among peers.
The following awards are presented to theatre companies and schools that have demonstrated excellence in performance and in service of their mission:
- NCTC College/University Award
- NCTC Community Theatre Award
- NCTC George A. Parides Professional Theatre Award
- NCTC Constance Welsh Theatre for Youth Award
The NCTC Board of Directors will review all nominations and make award selections. The deadline to submit a nomination is November 15. Winners will be announced in December.
Board and staff members will work with honorees to plan award presentations at events of their choosing.