Herman Arthur Voaden, CM FRSA (19 January 1903 – 27 June 1991)[1] was a Canadian playwright.
In 1960 his work there was described as "pioneer[ing] in progressive education methods, including the 'play approach' to drama.
[1] As president of the CAC, he was one of several Canadian representatives to the first UNESCO conference, held in Paris in 1946.
In 1974, he was made a Member of the Order of Canada, Canada's highest civilian honor, "in recognition of his contribution to the performing arts as a playwright, producer and teacher, and his services in fostering support for all the arts and crafts".
Following his death, Queen's University created the Herman Voaden Playwriting Competition to honour new works by emerging playwrights.