Young Designers, Managers, & Technicians Awards

New for 2018! This year, the YDMT awards have changed slightly.  In previous years, a student had to be nominated by a faculty member to apply for the YDMT awards.  This year, any student may enter the YDMT awards, though they do need to secure a letter of recommendation from a faculty member and a letter of support from a member of the entertainment industry.  

The Awards for Young Designers, Managers, & Technicians in the Performing Arts, known throughout USITT as the YDMT Awards, bring recognition and support to young designers and technicians at the beginning of their careers. They are made possible by generous gifts to USITT from their sponsors. If you are interested in establishing a permanent award, please contact the USITT Office.

Nominations for 2018 will be open from
Sept 1 - Nov 1

Eligibility and
Nomination Process

Graduate Awards
KM Fabrics, Inc. Technical Production Award
Robert E. Cohen Sound Achievement Award
Zelma H. Weisfeld Costume Design & Technology Award
Bernhard R. Works, Frederick A. Buerki Scenic Technology Award
Barbara Matera Award in Costume Making sponsored by Judy Adamson
USITT Lighting Design Award sponsored by Barbizon Lighting Company
USITT Scene Design Award sponsored by Rose Brand
USITT Makeup Design Award sponsored by Kryolan Professional Make-Up
USITT Stage Management Award sponsored by Clear-Com Communications Systems

Undergraduate Awards
Master Craftsmanship Award sponsored by Bernhard R. Works
USITT Lighting Design Award sponsored by Barbizon Lighting Company
USITT Makeup Design Award sponsored by Kryolan Professional Make-Up
USITT Stage Management Award sponsored by Clear-Com Communications Systems
USITT W. Oren Parker Undergraduate Scene Design Award