The METAs Honorary Awards
Unsung Hero of the Theatre (UHOT) Award
This honorary award was established in 2014 to celebrate the members of our community who too rarely get the public recognition they deserve. Think of the myriad of talented craftspeople and administrators who work behind the scenes to bring a production to life.
Previous Honorees
2023 Kenny Streule - Artistic Producer, MainLine Theatre & St-Ambroise Montreal Fringe Festival
2020 Patrick Lloyd Brennan – Managing Director, Quebec Drama Federation
2019 Lesley Bramhill – General Manager, PWM
2018 James Douglas — Technical Director, Stage Manager
2017 Paul Brian Imperial – Associate Producer, Segal Centre for Performing Arts
2016 Steve Schön — Technical Director
2015 Howard Mendelsohn — Production Manager, Centaur Theatre Company
2014 Melanie St-Jacques — Stage Manager
How to Submit a Nomination
Though secrecy is not mandatory, we encourage you to submit your nomination without informing the nominee.
Companies and individuals who wish to nominate an Unsung Hero of the Theatre should submit through our Google Form which outlines the following:
Name and title of the nominee.
Your professional relationship to the nominee (if any).
Nature of the nominee’s involvement in the community.
Timeframe of the nominee’s involvement.
Qualities appreciated in the nominee’s work.
Examples of feats or prowess the nominee has accomplished, or how they go out of their way to help.
Examples of companies, productions or individuals who have benefited from the nominee’s dedication.
You will receive an email to acknowledge that your nomination has been received. Only one nomination will be selected by the METAC as the honoree, to be announced at the annual METAs Ceremony.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS NOW CLOSED FOR 2023.
Only one nomination will be selected by the METAC as the honoree, to be announced at the annual METAs Ceremony.
*Please note that this Honorary Award is not open to self-nominations.