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.

2009 Fringe Awards

2009 Public Market Pick of the Fringe Award
You vote, they win! Join us from September 24-27 for the winners’ held over runs!
Cultchivating the Future Award
From The Fringe and The Cultch, the “Cultchivating the Future Award” pays tribute to the show that demonstrates unique potential and rewards it with a run 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 Industry Images and a $500 credit for video work from Michael Sider Video.
Joanna Maratta Award
The new “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.		 25th Anniversary Award
Celebrating an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the Fringe over our first quarter century.
Volunteer Choice Award
Some of our most dedicated fans have their say!		 The SOFA (Spirit of the Fringe Award)
Think Miss Congeniality, but more comfy.
The Nasty Award
The show you’d least like your grandmother to see.