The recipient is honoured at a special ceremony, where they are presented with a cash prize of $1,400 and a framed certificate. This year the award, administered on behalf of the Cohen Family and Alberta Theatre Projects, will be presented on March 7, 2008. As well, the recipient’s name will be added to the list of our inspiring past honorees and inscribed on a scroll to hang in the Martha Cohen Theatre Lobby for prosperity.

Nominations for this very exciting award are now being accepted, but only until December 15, 2007. Nominees can include actors, administrators, designers, philanthropists, playwrights, teachers, technicians or volunteers. Nominating someone that inspires you is simple and very much appreciated and can be made anonymously if you choose.

If there is someone who you believe deserves this honour, please download the online form at www.atplive.com. A minimum 100-word statement must accompany the nomination form outlining the reason for the nomination and must make direct reference to the nature of the outstanding contribution made by the nominee to theatre in Calgary. In addition, nominations should include a CV of the nominee, two brief letters of support and any other documentation deemed useful in assessing the qualifications of the nominee. Anyone can be a nominator or seconder and should remember that materials sent will not be returned. As of September 2005, nominations remain eligible for two years.

All nominees, nominators and seconders are invited to attend the performance of The Gift of the Coat during ATP’s Enbridge playRites Festival of New Canadian Plays, to be followed by the award ceremony on Friday, March 7, 2008 in the Martha Cohen Theatre. Thank you for helping us to celebrate these extraordinary leaders in our community and for your continued support for theatre in Calgary! We look forward to hearing from you. -- www.atplive.com