Fringe Awards
In our role as leading developers of local, regional, national, and international theatre, the Vancouver International Fringe Festival continues to expand and enhance our awards program to recognize excellence and creativity at the Fringe Festival.
2011 Fringe Awards
| 2011 Public Market Pick of the Fringe Award You vote, they win! Join us from September 22-25 for the winners’ held over runs! |
| *NEW* Fringe Playhouse Award The Vancouver Playhouse Theatre Company and the Fringe reward a single oustanding show with a spot in the Playouse’s upcoming season! |
Cultchivating the Fringe Award The Fringe and The Cultch pay tribute to the show that demonstrates unique potential and reward it with a run in the upcoming season at The Cultch. |
| Talk of the Fringe Award Plank Magazine’s “Talk of the Fringe Award” recognizes the show that generates the most online and in person buzz and displays the best marketing savvy. The buzziest Fringe show gets a $500 print credit from PrintPrint.ca. |
Joanna Maratta Award The “Joanna Maratta Award” honours those who best exhibit the original founding spirit of the Vancouver Fringe Festival and shows the most potential to contribute to the Vancouver theatre community. |
| Georgia Straight Critics’ Choice Award Georgia Straight’s theatre critics, Colin Thomas and Kathleen Oliver, will surrender to the mighty onslaught of Fringe talent, nominate five of the most outstanding shows, and select a winner! |
Volunteer Choice Award Some of our most dedicated fans have their say! The endless commitment of our volunteers means the Festival is always delivered, whatever the hurdles. This one is their favourite show! |
| The SOFA (Spirit of the Fringe Award) The hardest working folks behind the Festival are our volunteers! Uniquely, they are part of the scenes and behind the scenes and they witness all! They get to decide who was the hardest working artist or artist group in the Festival, the one who most exemplifies the spirit of the Fringe. |
