Awards are presented annually at the North American Drama Therapy Association conference. Recipients are chosen by the NADTA Board from a list of candidates nominated by NADTA members. A nominee must be an NADTA member to be considered for an award. Use the buttons provided below to jump to the desired list if awardees.
The Gertrud Schattner AwardThe Gertrud Schattner Award has been given since 1993 in recognition of distinguished contribution to the field of drama therapy in education, publication, practice, and service. This award is not necessarily given every year. The recipients of the Gertrud Schattner Award are:2022 Maria Hodermarska2021 Linda Cook2020 Gary Raucher2018 Nisha Sajnani2017 Saphira Linden2016 Pam Dunne2013 Armand Volkas2012 Antonina Garcia2010 Daniel Weiner2009 Naida Weisberg2007 Norman J. Fedder2006 Sally Bailey2005 Rosilyn Wilder2004 Eleanor Irwin2003 Penny Lewis2002 Sue Jennings2001 Stephen Snow1998 Patricia Sternberg1996 Renee Emunah1995 Robert Landy1994 David Read Johnson1993 Gertrud Schattner
The Raymond Jacobs Memorial Diversity AwardThe Raymond Jacobs Memorial Diversity Award is given to an NADTA member in recognition of outstanding dedication to diversity in the field of drama therapy, through advocacy, championing a diverse membership, or working to increase skill, awareness, and cultural competence. The recipients of the Raymond Jacobs Memorial Diversity Award are:2023 Adam D-F Stevens2020 Kamran Afary2019 Britton Williams2018 Jessica Bleuer2017 Carlos Rodriguez-Perez2016 Mark Beauregard2015 Nisha Sajnani2014 Alice Forrester2013 Daniela BustamanteAmber Smith2012 Theatre for Change at California Institute of Integral Studies2011 Navah Steiner2010 Lance McGee2009 Rose Pavlow2006 Sherry Diamond2005 Paula Kingwill2002 Armand Volkas2001 Norman Fedder
The North American Drama Therapy Association Service AwardThe NADTA Service Award is given to recognize a member who has volunteered substantial time and effort serving the association on committees, subcommittees, or regional chapters on a specific project or series of projects. The recipients of the NADTA Service Award are:2022 Rachel Lee Soon2020 Laura Wood2019 Lisa Merrell2018 The New Jersey Task Force (Barbara McKechnie; Brooke Campbell; Lisa Gail Schwartz; Mizuho Kanazawa)2017 Liz Muckley2016 Nadya Trytan2015 Gary Raucher2014 Maria Hodermarksa2013 Kate Hurd2012 Sherry Diamond2011 Susan Ward2010 Barbara McKechnie2009 Nancy Sondag2008 Marilyn (Toddy) Richman2007 Naida Weisberg2006 Linda Gregoric Cook2005 Sally Bailey2004 Darby Moore2003 Alice Forrester2002 Sean FlanniganKim GalwayElisabeth Speck2001 Lanell Finneran2000 Penny Lewis1999 Marie Woods-Pettiti
The North American Drama Therapy Association Student Service AwardThe NADTA Student Service Award is given to recognize a student member of NADTA who has volunteered substantial time and effort serving the association, the student members of NADTA, and/or students of drama therapy at large on a project or series of projects in the past year. The purpose of this award is to demonstrate to students that the association values their contributions to the field, for they are the future of drama therapy. The recipients of the NADTA Student Service Award are:2023 Akhila Khanna2022 Shreya JalanNatalie Astrid Tommasino2021 Elena OffermanAmanda RothmanMarielle Duke2020 Anna Rich2019 Ashley Blair2018 Meaghen Buckley2017 Hiroko SaekiAdam Stevens2016 Chelsea Weck2015 Barrett Scroggs2014 Margaret PowellAmy TichyAdam Davis2013 Mikel Moss2012 Sai Ye BunnyeJennifer Hays2011 Jason FrydmanAmber Smith2010 Whitney Davis2009 Sarah Harkness2008 Margaret Owen2007 Shannon GarretsonPam Edgar2006 Mary DeBastiani2005 Azizi Marshall2004 Emily Burkes-Nossiter2003 Jason ButlerKatie Tauscher2002 Lori Yates2001 Stacey Park
The North American Drama Therapy Association Research AwardThe NADTA Research Award is given to a member of NADTA in recognition of significant contributions to the field through research demonstrating the efficacy of drama therapy. The recipients of the NADTA Research Award are:2023 Jason Frydman2022 Britton Marielle Williams2017 Brant Wadsworth2016 Nisha SajnaniMeredith DeanChristine Mayor2015 Calli Armstrong2014 Craig Haen2013 Lee Chasen2012 Bonnie Harnden2010 Diana FeldmanEmilie Ward2009 Yehudit Silverman2008 Robert Landy2006 Daniel J. Wiener2005 John Bergman2004 Stephen Snow2002 David Read Johnson
The North American Drama Therapy Association Teaching Excellence AwardThe NADTA Teaching Excellence Award is given to an NADTA member in recognition of outstanding dedication to education in the field of drama therapy through teaching and mentorship. The recipients of the NADTA Teaching Excellence Award are:2023 Dana George Trottier2021 Kamran Afary2019 Renee Emunah2018 Sally Bailey2017 Maria Hodermarska2016 Bonnie HarndenSara McMullin2015 Heidi Landis and the CANY Team2014 Pam Dunne2013 Anna Marie Weber2012 Jason D. ButlerSaphira Barbara Linden
The North American Drama Therapy Association Performance Award
The NADTA Performance Award is given to an NADTA member in recognition of the exemplary use of live or recorded performance to facilitate individual or collective awareness and transformation. The recipients of the NADTA Performance Award are: 2023 CollideOscope Repertory Theatre Company (CRTC)2022 Behind Blue Sky2019 Michelle Yadon2018 Alexis Powell2017 Andrew Gaines2016 Dave Mowers2015 Suraya Keating2014 Cecilia Dintino2013 Gaye Doner-Tudanger2012 Zeina Elias Daccache
The North American Drama Therapy Association Professional Mentorship AwardThe recipients of the NADTA Professional Mentorship Award are: 2023 Brooke CampbellThe North American Drama Therapy Association Source AwardThe recipients of the NADTA Source Award are:2023 Eleanor Irwin |