// Awards and Accolades

Competitive Public Awards:

  • One of the Best Regional Theaters in America – NYC Drama League
  • “Best of the Best” Readers Choice Award – Best Theater, The Times Argus
  • Best of Vermont Award – Vermont Magazine
  • Inaugural  “Hathaway Prize” – Vermont Historical Society (for Stone)
  • Outstanding Direction Bessie Award – Burlington City Arts
  • Outstanding Performance Award – Burlington City Arts
  • 18 “Bessie Award” Nominations – Burlington City Arts

Commendations of Excellence

  • September 19-26 named “Lost Nation Theater Week” in Vermont by Governor Douglas
  • Howard Dean, The Honorable Governor of Vermont
  • Vermont State Legislature General Assembly
  • Senator Jim Jeffords
  • Senator Patrick Leahy
  • The City of Montpelier
  • National Endowment for the Arts
  • Tony-Winning Playwright & Director – Emily Mann

Community Awards:

  • Great Performance Award – Onion River Arts Council
  • Outstanding Business Partner Award – Montpelier High School Community Based Learning Program
  • Designated Montpelier’s Official Resident Professional Theater Company

National & Regional Awards & Honors

  • Winner, Project Grant Award – National Endowment for the Arts
  • Chosen, Vermont’s Single Representative – New England Foundation for the Arts Theater Panel
  • Winner, numerous grant awards – Vermont Arts Council
  • Appointed – Head Start Arts Partner/Administrator – Vermont Arts Council, Central Vermont Community Action Council
  • Recognized for Access Commitment – www.accessexpressed.net