The Young Designers, Managers, & Technicians (YDMT) Awards bring recognition and support to young designers and technicians at the beginning of their careers. They are made possible by generous gifts to USITT from their sponsors.
Students can be nominated by a faculty member or can self-nominate. All nominations require two letters of reference. Please see eligibility and nomination criteria here.
“I will be eternally grateful to both USITT and those that sponsor the award; that effort is an investment in the future of our corner of stagecraft, as many of past recipients have gone on to successful careers in stage and production management,” said Stage Manager and 2004 Award winner, John Gruber. “I am proud to be one of that prestigious family of theatremakers.”
Graduate Awards
KM Fabrics, Inc. Technical Production Award
Robert E. Cohen Sound Achievement Award
Zelma H. Weisfeld Costume Design & Technology Award
Bernhard R. Works, Frederick A. Buerki Scenic Technology Award
Barbara Matera Award in Costume Making sponsored by Judy Adamson
USITT Lighting Design Award sponsored by Barbizon Lighting Company
USITT Scene Design Award sponsored by Rose Brand
USITT Makeup Design Award sponsored by Kryolan Professional Make-Up USITT Stage Management Award sponsored by Clear-Com Communications Systems
Undergraduate Awards
Master Craftsmanship Award sponsored by Bernhard R. Works
USITT Lighting Design Award sponsored by Barbizon Lighting Company
USITT Makeup Design Award sponsored by Kryolan Professional Make-Up
USITT Stage Management Award sponsored by Clear-Com Communications Systems
USITT W. Oren Parker Undergraduate Scene Design Award
To learn more about the YDMT Awards and to nominate, click here.
