Mallory Gilbert Leadership Award
The Mallory Gilbert Leadership Award of $5000 annually celebrates and recognizes an individual who has demonstrated outstanding leadership within the Canadian theatre community. The recipient is encouraged to use this Award for personal or professional development purposes. The award also includes a $1000 portion presented to a protégé chosen by the Award winner, underlining the importance of skills and knowledge transmission in leadership building. Winners are chosen based on the following criteria:
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Displaying consistent, significant and valuable administrative or creative leadership
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Being respected by peers for leading, growing, or changing an organization or initiative
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Being recognized for positive contributions to the development of Canadian theatre, such as community involvement, mentorship, artistic excellence, or advocacy
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Exhibiting commitment to inspiring and generating passion in others
Past winners of the Mallory Gilbert Leadership Award are:
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Chuck Childs, 2012
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Philip Akin, 2011
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Naomi Campbell, 2010
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Heather Redfern, 2009
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Cherry Karpyshin, 2008
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Jenny Munday, 2007
Background
This Award was intitiated in celebration of PACT’s 30th anniversary in 2006-2007 and named in honour of Mallory Gilbert, who was Tarragon Theatre’s General Manager for 34 years and one of the founders and a Past President of PACT. Supported by PACT, the annual Mallory Gilbert Leadership Award celebrates and recognizes outstanding leadership within the Canadian Theatre Community.
Mallory Gilbert, the Award’s namesake, is one of Canada’s most respected arts managers. In addition to her successful 34-year tenure at Toronto’s Tarragon Theatre, she has served on numerous local and national boards of directors and advisory boards. Ms. Gilbert served on PACT’s Board for 20 years (as PACT President 1989-1993), and was the recipient of PACT Honourary Life Membership in 2005. By mentoring countless aspiring arts administrators during the course of her career, she has shaped the careers of many of Canada’s theatre leaders and encouraged the creation of exciting new theatre ventures.
For more information, including how to nominate someone or eligibility criteria for the award and selection jury, contact Membership and Communications Associate Meg Shannon.