The SMA Stage Management Awards for 2025 will be held at the show at Alexandra Palace on Wednesday 4th June 1330-1430
The categories this year have been chosen by SMA Board who are also running the awards this year. Categories are:
1.
The Antonia Collins award for early career stage managers.
Including final year graduates in vocational training and all entrants to the industry since April 2024. For a significant and notable start in stage management work in theatre shows and live events. Demonstrating care and kindness as well as exceptional skill in their craft.
2.
SMA Stage Electrics Stage Management Team Award: Non commercial Large Scale, Regional Theatre and non-commercial touring
For teams of any size distinguishing themselves through excellent teamwork and exceptional skills and performance above the normal high standard in a show or season. (Qualifying period April 2024 – April 2025
3.
SMA Clear-Com Stage Management Team Award for Commercial large scale, West End Immersive, and Commercial Touring
For teams of any size distinguishing themselves through excellent teamwork and exceptional skills and performance above the normal high standard in a show or season. ( Qualifying period April 2024 – April 2025.
4.
SMA Individual stage manager Achievement Award
For individual SMs (all grades) (including sole SMs) showing exceptional skills and performance in any theatre show festival, or live event (including touring and children’s shows) where the creative use of resources and exceptional flair and achievement of an individual will be recognised.
5.
SMA David Ayliff Award for Lifetime Achievement in Stage Management
For exceptional work and a lasting legacy over a working lifetime in stage or live events management and / or training and mentoring.
NOMINATION FORM now available
It's time to think about nominating exceptional stage management and teams for their work April 2024- April 2025.
DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS 30th April 2025
PLUS A NEW AWARD:
SMA Stage Managers Theatre of the Year 2025
MORE INFORMATION available in a separate News Block