The Eric Hamber
Memorial Trophy
Theatre BC's most prestigious award is
presented on an annual basis, if merited, as a part of the provincial MAINSTAGE Festival awards
Ceremony. The Eric Hamber Award is given to a person, group or institution having made an
outstanding contribution to community theatre in British Columbia over a long period.
Nominations are reviewed prior to the
MAINSTAGE Festival by the Hamber Committee, chaired by Theatre BC's 1st Vice-President and
comprised of three past Hamber Award recipients or representatives on behalf of a group or
institution. Once a selection has been made, a person close to the recipient is informed
and arrangements for presentation at the MAINSTAGE Festival are made.
How to Nominate:
To nominate a candidate for this
award, print and complete this form. The
form should be supplemented by letters of reference and/or documentation supporting
reasons why the candidate should receive this award. The Hamber Committee will use
only submitted information to make their selection.
The Committee maintains the right to
withhold the award should an eligible nominee not, in their opinion, be forthcoming.
However, nominations from the past two years may then be re-opened for consideration. You
may, therefore, renew your nomination for a person, group or institution you have
previously submitted by completing and returning the form.
For a list of past winners of the Eric
Hamber Award, follow this link.
The Jessie L.
Richardson Scholarship &
The Sid Williams Memorial Scholarship
Each spring, Theatre BC invites
applications for its two annual $1,000 scholarships named for two of Theatre BC's most
fondly remembered pioneers who dedicated much of their lives to community theatre in
British Columbia. Applicants must have been accepted by a recognized Canadian Theatre
School or post-secondary theatre department. Grade 12 students are also invited to apply,
stating the school to which they have applied. Applicants, or their parent(s),
must be current members of Theatre BC. Recipients will be announced at the
MAINSTAGE Awards Ceremony.
To apply for either the Jessie L.
Richardson Scholarship or the Sid Williams Memorial Scholarship (presented in conjunction
with Courtenay Little Theatre) fill out and mail this form.
Zone awards may be given at the Zone
Festival Annually to a person or Member Club having made an outstanding contribution to
the Zone. For Information, contact your Zone Chair.
Diamond of the Year Award (new in 2007)
As part of Theatre BC's 75th Anniversary
Celebrations, the organization is instituting a new award to
honour
a
Theatre BC member who in the past year has worked toward
furthering the Mission Statement of Theatre BC: To promote and
encourage the development of community theatre in British
Columbia by providing leadership and opportunities for
participation, education and sharing the enjoyment of diverse
theatre experiences.
To nominate a worthy candidate,
print & complete
this form and submit
to Theatre BC. Also available in
pdf format.
Annual Graphics
Competition
Theatre BC sponsors this annual
"friendly" competition to honour those Member Clubs and their designers whose
promotional material has that special quality that can pique the publics curiosity.
Submissions are invited throughout your theatre season for public display and adjudication
at the annual provincial MAINSTAGE Festival. Entries are judged by a recognized, local,
professional promotional graphics artist.
To enter, fill out this form and submit it with your work to Theatre BC.
See the MAINSTAGE section of this web site
