CETA Awards
Every great performance deserves a bow, and the same goes for the educators and organizations that make our community shine. As a CETA member, you have the power to cast the lead role in our annual awards ceremony by nominating a peer or organization that has made a transformative impact on educational theatre. Don’t wait for the encore—submit your nomination using the link below by July 20th to ensure they receive the spotlight they deserve! Award recipients will be officially honored at the CETA Teacher Conference in September 2025.
It’s time for a Standing Ovation!
Award FAQ’s and Guidelines
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No! Nominations are open to everyone!
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A person or organization that has made/ continues to make a significant impact in the field of Theatre Education.
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Yes! Please do. California is a huge state and theatre educators are often teaching in isolation, nurturing programs in districts with few to no other fellow theatre teachers around. Celebrate your success by nominating yourself in an award’s category!
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No ! Anyone nominated for a CETA award does not necessarily need to be a CETA member. There are specific awards where current membership is required, but there are plenty of award categories where membership is not required for nomination.
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Yes! you can nominate anyone for as many awards as you see fit!
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TODAY! Submission deadline is July 20th
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Individuals & organizations that make an important contribution to educational theatre deserve to be recognized and honored!
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No. If you want to nominate someone for multiple awards, a new nomination form must be submitted for each category. One form per nomination.
2025 Award Recipients: Aaron Satow, Joey Landwhere, Jose Casas, Desiree Hill, William Goldyn, and Pauline Crooks.
2024 Outstanding Theatre Educator Jeff Bengford with Krista Carson Elhai
2026 Award Recipients: Lori Lausche, Meghan Hornbacker Feinstein, Jerald Bolden, William Garrett, Carol Hovey, A Noice Within, Support Black Theatre, and Robert Zick
