Distinguished Achievement Awards
USITT began presenting Distinguished Achievement
Awards in 1998 to recognize achievement
by designers and technicians with established careers.
Areas of achievement include, but are not limited
to, scenic design, lighting design, technical direction,
costume design, theatre architecture, theatrical consulting,
production management, sound design, arts management,
and costume direction. The recipient, who does not
have to be a member of USITT, is honored during the
Annual Conference & Stage Expo. Conference sessions
are held concerning the contributions and careers
of recipients, and their work is often featured in
an exhibition.
