Nominations Are Open for USITT Young Designers, Managers, and Technicians AwardsStudents and early-career technical theatre artists can gain recognition, cash, and a trip to USITT Conference and Stage Expo 2018 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida if chosen for one of 14 Young Designers, Managers, and Technicians Awards from USITT. These awards are made possible by generous gifts to USITT from their sponsors in the performing arts and live entertainment, design, and technology industry. They further USITT's mission of nurturing and recognizing excellence in emerging professionals. "[This] is an amazing opportunity for young designers and technicians not only to be recognized for the success they have already achieved, but to build connections in USITT and the industry at large," said former award winner, Mary Black. "Without the support of my nominator and the networking opportunities I gained, I would not be where I am today." The deadline for nominations is November 1, 2017. There are two nomination options -- USITT members (faculty or other non-student professional) -- may nominate, or students may self-nominate. Winners will be honored and receive their award at USITT 2018 in Fort Lauderdale March 14 - 17, 2018. For information on eligibility and nominations, please refer to the individual awards in graduate and undergraduate categories: 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 ![](/std_images/blank.gif)
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