Established in 2004, the non-nomination based awards served to recognize outstanding achievements within the past theater season in direction, performance, design, etc.
However, the occasional nationally known celebrity, having recent local theatrical experience, has hosted the event and/or presented an award.
However, there are three general categories included in the recognition ceremony: Note: all information taken from IVEY Theater Eligibility Requirements [4] Organizations that elect to participate in the project and be considered for Ivey Awards recognition must represent themselves as a professional theater organization.
Furthermore, all opinions from any audience member can contribute to the evaluation process by submittal to the IVEY Award panel, via the official website.
Christiana Clark, performer Jack Reuler, Artistic Director Kate Sutton-Johnson, scenic designer Sheila Livingston Matthew Amendt, playwright and performer Don Stoltz Emily Gunyou Halaas, Performer Dudley Riggs Kalere Payton, Costume Designer Wendy Lehr, Actress Anna Sundberg, Actress Bain Boehlke Isabel Nelson, Actress and Artistic Director Rick Shiomi Ricardo Vázquez, Actor, Director and Playwright Jeffrey Hatcher, Playwright Tyler Michaels, Actor Michael Robins and Bonnie Morris, Co-Producing Directors