Productions will be judged in all relevant categories, as listed below:

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• Achievement in Play Production

• Achievement in Musical Production

• Achievement in Youth Play Production

• Achievement in Youth Musical Production

• Individual Performance in a Play

• Individual Performance in a Musical

• Individual Youth Performance x 2​

• Achievement in Production x 2

• Achievement in Rural Community Production 

• Kylie Wilson Company Award

• Annette Challis Magical Moments in Theatre Award

• Junior Achievement in Production

• Celebrating Inclusion Award

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Individual Performance

To be eligible for this category, the performer must not receive remuneration for the performance or for working in or on the production.  The only exception to this rule is the reimbursement of costs associated with purchasing items for the production or travel to or from rehearsals/performances.

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Please contact APT Awards if you are unsure whether a performer is eligible to be nominated for this category.

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Individual Youth Performance

Individual Youth Performance will be considered from both adult and youth/school productions. A youth performer is defined as 17 years of age or younger.
 

Where the production rights specifically relate to a youth/school show and permits a performer to be 18 years of age or older, that performer will be eligible for the Individual Youth Performance category.

 

 

A Youth can be nominated for both Individual Performance and Individual Youth Performance categories but can only win one of the awards. Eg if a youth wins the Individual Performance in a Musical (adult category) for playing say Oliver in Oliver Twist, then they are not eligible to win the Individual Youth Performance (youth category) for the same role and performance and vice versa.

 

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Achievement in Production

Two awards will be presented each year to recognise outstanding contributions across various areas of production, including both technical and creative elements. The specific areas considered will be:

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• Direction

• Vocal and Musical Performance

• Production Design 

• Choreography and Movement

• Lighting and Sound Design

• Costume and Makeup Design

• Set Design and Construction

• Prop Design and Management

• Stage Management and Crew Cohesion and Artistic Unity

            

However, to be eligible the area must meet the following:

• Technical - 100% created and designed by company members

• Costumes - 100% designed by company members

• Sets - 100% designed by company members

 

Double Casting

Double casting is when two actors are both cast in the same role and take turns playing the role during alternating performances eg during a production season the character The Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera is played by one or more different performers.

 

The APT Awards are happy to attend alternate performances, giving all performers an opportunity to be recognised in their role(s).​

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Achievement  in Rural Community Production

This award recognises the challenges of limited resources and initiative used by smaller rural companies to produce quality productions within and for their communities.
 

To be eligible for this category, population size where the show is produced and performed must be less than 10,000 with a production budget of no more than $20,000.

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Kylie Wilson Company Award

This award honours inaugural APT Awards member Kylie Wilson, who passed away from cancer in 2020. A dedicated supporter of local theatre, Kylie championed collaboration and creativity. This award recognises outstanding teamwork, creativity, and cohesion, celebrating the ensemble performance that best embodies the values of community theatre. Ensembles may include bands, dance groups, or production crews.

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​Annette Challis Magical Moments in Theatre Award

This award honours inaugural APT Awards member Annette Challis who passed away in 2024 from cancer.  She was a highly respected and influential community theatre leader in the Albury‑Wodonga region.  This award recognises theatre moments that create a magical, memorable impact on audiences, celebrating the unique and transformative power of live performance.​​​​​​​​​

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Junior Achievement in Production

This category recognises exceptional contributions by youth in production roles.

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Celebrating Inclusion Award

This award recognises productions that include people from diverse groups (e.g., LGBTQIA+, First Nations, people with disabilities). Companies will be invited to nominate their production for recognition.

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Please contact the APT Awards Administrator - APTAwards.Border@gmail.com - if you require clarification on any information about the awards nomination process.