The Harry and Martha Cohen Award
Alberta Theatre Projects
Nomination deadline: March 7, 2025
Since 1984, Alberta Theatre Projects has been proud to partner with the Cohen family to present The Harry and Martha Cohen Award for significant and sustained contribution to theatre in Calgary.
Do you know someone who is an inspiration in our theatre community in Calgary?
Is there someone who continually inspires you? Does this person set the bar in terms of their passion and commitment to Calgary theatre community?
This person may be a leader onstage, offstage or backstage; an actor, director, playwright, designer, administrator, philanthropist, dramaturg, manager, teacher, technician or volunteer.
Want to show your appreciation?
The recipient will be honoured at an award ceremony in the Martha Cohen Theatre following an ATP performance. At that ceremony the recipient will receive a cash prize of $1500 and a framed certificate. Additionally, the recipient’s name will be added to the list of our past honourees and inscribed on a scroll that hangs in our lobby in Martha’s Corner.
To nominate an inspirational theatre champion, simply fill out the form.
- A 250 – 400 word statement must accompany the nomination — but that’s always easy to create when someone deserves recognition.
- Outline the reason for the nomination and make direct reference to the nature in which the nominee has made a significant and sustained contribution to theatre in Calgary.
Nominations should also include:
- A resume of the nominee.
- At least two letters of support.
- Any other documentation deemed useful in assessing the qualifications of the nominee.
- Anyone can be a nominator or seconder. Applications will not be returned.
- Please limit submissions to 8 – 10 pages.
- All nominations remain eligible for two years.
Nominations are open until Friday, March 7, 2025
For more information and to fill out the nomination form visit The Harry and Martha Cohen Award – Alberta Theatre Projects.
