Chapman Tripp Theatre Awards

Established in 1992 and sponsored by law firm Chapman Tripp, the prestigious awards were a highlight in Wellington's art and social calendar.

Such names include directors such as multiple winner Colin McColl (Laureate Award, Arts Foundation of New Zealand 2007), Miranda Harcourt, Susan Wilson, Nathaniel Lees, Cathy Downes, Ross Jolly and Rachel Teaomarama House.

Best Actress winners include Jennifer Ludlam, Katherine McRae, Carmel McGlone, Grace Hoet and Madeleine Sami.

[3] and Sally Stockwell in Taking Sides Robert Mokaraka in Have Car, Will Travel The 2006 winners were announced at an award ceremony hosted by mayor Kerry Prendergast on the 7 December 2006.

[10] Leo Gene Peters for Death and the Dreamlife of Elephants [Joint winners] The 2010 awards were announced on 5 December 2010 at Wellington Opera House.

Rachel House, who won four Chapman Tripps for Most Promising Female Newcomer (1995), Outstanding Performance (2000), Best Director (2001) and Best Female Actor in a Supporting Role (2003)
Briar Grace-Smith's play Nga Pou Wahine won the Best Short Play Award in 1995
Rona Bailey was honoured for her significant contribution to theatre in 1996
Lisa Maule won the Lighting Designer of the Year award in 1998 for her work on Home Fires .
Daniel Gillie won Most Promising Male Newcomer of the Year in 1999 for his work in The God Boy
Gareth Farr won the Outstanding Composer of Original Music Award in 2000
Rima Te Wiata won an Outstanding Performance Award for her role in Madame Melville in 2001
Peter Hambleton won Actor of the Year in 2002 for his role in Copenhagen
Elizabeth Whiting - costume designer of the year 2010
John Verryt - set designer of the year 2012