Theatre Women Awards

This biennial event celebrates women in the field chosen to receive awards for their exemplary work and dedication. The ceremony gathers women of all backgrounds and their supporters as we award the following:

• Josephine Abady Award: Given to honor the memory of Josephine Abady, to a mid-career director, producer, or creative director of cultural diversity who has worked in the professional theater for at least five years. 
• Lee Reynolds Award: Given in honor of Lee Reynolds, an award-winning producer who mentored and developed writing talent. This award is given annually to a woman (or women) active in any aspect of theatre whose work in the theatre has helped to illuminate the possibilities for social, cultural, or political change.
• Lucille Lortel Grant: Given to an aspiring artist who shows creative promise, and deserving of recognition and encouragement.
• Ruth Morley Design Award: Given in honor of leading designer Ruth Morley, costume designer (Annie Hall, Inherit the Wind, Deathtrap) and former board member, this award is given to a woman for outstanding work in the field of theatrical design.
• Lifetime Achievement Award: Given to a woman for outstanding achievements over the course of her career. 
• LPTW Special Award for Meritorious Service: Given on occasion to a woman who has demonstrated extraordinary service to the LPTW Community or theatre community, generally.

The 2023 TWA event information can be found here.