THE ELSIE THOMPSON MEMORIAL AWARD
Outstanding Performance by a Juvenile
A juvenile is anyone who has not reached his/her 18th birthday by March 1 of the current year.
    The Gift of:    Anne Wilson

NOMINATONS:
Amy Mayea – Annelle, Steel Magnolias, Theatre Sarnia
        Katie Stokley – Mary Warren, Crucible.  Theatre Kent
        Philip Johnson – Young Ethan, Ethan Claymore.  London Community Players

WINNER:  Amy Mayea – Annelle, Steel Magnolias, Theatre Sarnia

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THE CALDER AWARD

Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
    The Gift of:    Theatre Woodstock

NOMINATONS:
Liz Repuski – Rebecca Nurse, The Crucible.  Theatre Kent
Misty Graham – Teresa, Ethan Claymore.  London Community Players

WINNER: Misty Graham – Teresa, Ethan Claymore.  London Community Players

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THE PLAYERS GUILD AWARD
Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
The Gift of:    The Players Guild of Hamilton

NOMINATONS:
Keith Burnett – Deputy-Governor Danforth, Crucible.  Theatre Kent
        Jim Peddie – Tom, Maggie’s Getting Married.  Kincardine Theatre Guild
        Rob Gray – Happy Loman, Death of a Salesman.  Guelph Little Theatre

WINNER: Keith Burnett – Deputy-Governor Danforth, Crucible.  Theatre Kent

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THE RUBEN CARDINELL MEMORIAL AWARD
Best Co-Ordinated Production
The winner of this award is selected by the Host Group Festival Stage Manager.
The Gift of:    Guelph Little Theatre

WINNER: Guelph Little Theatre – Death of a Salesman

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THE DOLLY NUNAN AWARD
Most Promising New Actor or Actress
First speaking role on stage outside of a High School Production
The Gift of:    Guelph Little Theatre

NOMINATONS:
Lisa McMurphy-Clarke – M’Lynn, Steel Magnolias.  Theatre Sarnia

WINNER: Lisa McMurphy-Clarke – M’Lynn, Steel Magnolias.  Theatre Sarnia


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THE SPANIK AWARD
Best Visual Production   
The Gift of: Michelle and John Spanik

NOMINATONS:
Theatre Sarnia – Steel Magnolias
Theatre Kent – The Crucible
        London Community Players – Ethan Claymore
        Guelph Little Theatre – Death of a Salesman

    WINNER: Guelph Little Theatre – Death of a Salesman

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THE HAROLD P. SELLERS MEMORIAL AWARD
Outstanding Technical Achievement
The Gift of:    Theatre Burlington

NOMINATONS:
Company, Technical and Performers – Steel Magnolias.  Theatre Sarnia

WINNER: Company, Technical and Performers – Steel Magnolias.  Theatre Sarnia 

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THE OUTSTANDING DIRECTION AWARD
The Gift of:   April Chappell

NOMINATONS: 
Mark Mooney – Ethan Claymore.  London Community Players
        Lloyd Lindsay – Death of a Salesman.  Guelph Little Theatre

    WINNER: Mark Mooney – Ethan Claymore.  London Community Players  

 
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THE TERRY DOYLE MEMORIAL AWARD
Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Major Role
The Gift of:    Mrs. Terry Doyle

NOMINATONS:
David Bogaert – Ethan, Ethan Claymore.  London Community Players
        Phil Kirchgessner – Martin, Ethan Claymore.  London Community Players
       Gerry Butts – Willy Loman, Death of a Salesman.  Guelph Little Theatre

WINNER: Gerry Butts – Willy Loman, Death of a Salesman.  Guelph Little Theatre

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THE BONANNO AWARD
Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Major Role
The Gift of:    Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Bonanno

NOMINATONS:
Holly Wenning-Mayea – Truvy, Steel Magnolias.  Theatre Sarnia
        Kim Atkinson – Maggie, Maggie’s Getting Married.  Kincardine Theatre Guild
        Elaine Van Rooyen – Wanda, Maggie’s Getting Married.  Kincardine Theatre Guild
Liz (Stokes) Poulton – Linda Loman, Death of a Salesman.  Guelph Little Theatre


    WINNER: Holly Wenning-Mayea – Truvy, Steel Magnolias.  Theatre Sarnia

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THE PAT & VINCENT MATHEWSON MEMORIAL AWARD
Outstanding Ensemble Work
The Gift of:     Lyn Mathewson 

NOMINATONS:
Theatre Sarnia – Steel Magnolias
        Kincardine Theatre Guild – Maggie’s Getting Married
        Theatre Kent – The Crucible
        London Community Players – Ethan Claymore
        Guelph Little Theatre – Death of a Salesman

    WINNER:  Theatre Sarnia – Steel Magnolias

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SPECIAL ADJUDICATOR’S AWARDS OF MERIT

The Gift of:   William Meaden

Costumes that Powerfully Support a Director’s Vision -
    Costume Team (Barb Masse, Gina Paradis) – The Crucible.  Theatre Kent

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Evocative Set Dressing  -
    David Long – Ethan Claymore.  London Community Players

 The Gift of:    Owen Sound Little Theatre

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Soundscape that Powerfully Support a Director’s Vision –
    Dennis Gray – Death of a Salesman.  Guelph Little Theatre

 The Gift of:    Mr. & Mrs. James Peddie

 Memorable Moment #1 –
 In Flagrante Delicto Introduction of the Whole Company to “Thelma & Louise” –
        Maggie’s Getting Married.  Kincardine Theatre Guild

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THE D. PARK JAMIESON MEMORIAL AWARD

Best Production in Festival
The Gift of: Theatre Sarnia

NOMINATONS: 
Ethan Claymore- London Community Players
Death of a Salesman- Guelph Little Theatre

    WINNER:   Ethan Claymore- London Community Players

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WESTERN ONTARIO DRAMA LEAGUE REGIONAL TROPHY
    Presented by WODL to the Winner of the Best Production
    (To be presented annually and kept by the winning group for one year.)

    WINNER:   Ethan Claymore- London Community Players