Darlene S. Howard Award

...FOR EXCELLENCE IN THE ARTS 2011! 

School programs in the arts help young people establish an interest in theatre and community involvement. The arts help build citizens who have the opportunity to contribute to their community. Darlene Howard* is one such person and The Darlene S. Howard Award for Excellence in the Arts recognizes and fosters others who themselves demonstrate the same inspired participation in the arts as Darlene Howard has done and continues to do.

Each year, we recognize two students for their excellence in two disciplines - one in music and one in theatre - with a $500 award for each winner. Nominations can be submitted by any secondary school teacher in Metro Vancouver.

Requirements:
1. A one-page letter from teachers: Why the student should be recognized and awarded in the discipline of music or theatre, and
2. A one-page letter from the students (Grade 11-12) about their future plans in the arts

2012 nominations are accepted through to March 23, 2012 via email only at mwickes@vancouverplayhouse.com. Darlene S. Howard Award for Excellence in the Arts will be awarded at our Annual Teacher Appreciation Evening in April 2012.

2011 WINNERS

We announced two winners and three honorable mentions for the Darlene S. Howard Award for Excellence in the Arts 2011 at the Fourth Annual Teachers Appreciation Evening, held at the Vancouver Playhouse Theatre on April 4, 2011. Congratulations to all!

CLAIRE MCGILLIVRAY
Grade 12 | Killarney Secondary School
DARLENE S. HOWARD AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN THE ARTS [OUTSTANDING WORK IN THEATRE]
$500 Scholarship

CLAIRE ROBINSON
Grade 12 | Tamanawis Secondary School
DARLENE S. HOWARD AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN THE ARTS [OUTSTANDING WORK IN MUSIC]
$500 Scholarship

Honorable Mentions:
Anais West | Grade 12 | Kitsilano Secondary School 
Edward Zhou | Grade 12 | Kwantlen Park Secondary School
Marleis Bowering | Grade 12 | Archbishop Carney Regional Secondary

Selection Panel:
Max Reimer, Artistic Managing Director, Vancouver Playhouse Theatre Company
Amiel Gladstone, Playwright/Director
Josh Weiss, Head of Drama Department, Tamanawis Secondary School
Stasa Andric, Education & Groups Manager, Vancouver Playhouse Theatre Company

2010 WINNERS

We announced two winners and three honorable mentions of the inaugural Darlene S. Howard Award for Excellence in the Arts 2010 at the Third Annual Teachers Appreciation Evening, held at the Vancouver Playhouse Theatre on April 6, 2010. Congratulations to all!

CHILKO TIVY
Grade 12 | Kitsilano Secondary School
DARLENE S. HOWARD AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN THE ARTS [OUTSTANDING WORK IN THEATRE]
$500 Scholarship

DAN JOHNSON
Grade 12 | Tamanawis Secondary School
DARLENE S. HOWARD AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN THE ARTS [OUTSTANDING WORK IN MUSIC]
$500 Scholarship

Honorable Mentions:
Deborah Vogt | Grade 12 | University Hill Secondary School
Deva Nitins | Grade 12 | Templeton Secondary School
Jamie Schneider | Grade 12 | Alpha Secondary School

Selection Panel:
Max Reimer, Artistic Managing Director, Vancouver Playhouse Theatre Company
Bill Dow, Actor, Director, Writer in theatre, film, and television
Dan Adrian, Drama, English & ESL Teacher, Moscrop Secondary School
Stasa Andric, Education & Groups Manager, Vancouver Playhouse Theatre Company

*As Chair of the Board of Governors of the Vancouver Playhouse Theatre Company, Darlene S. Howard assumed the mantle of governance leadership of British Columbia's premier regional theatre company. Through her two terms as Chair and her exemplary philanthropy, she led the Board with vision, intelligence, and deep commitment. To recognize her achievements, which profoundly changed the course of the Playhouse Theatre Company, The Darlene S. Howard Award for Excellence in thse Arts has been established in her honour. These bursaries in the field of theatre and music reflect Darlene's contributions as a passionate advocate and patron of theatre, music, education, and youth.