Awards

Awards History

2022
Associated General Contractors Build Georgia Award for the Lawrenceville Art Center
Associated General Contractors of America 2022 Build America Award for the Lawrenceville Art Center
Atlanta Magazine 2022 Atlanta 500 Most Powerful Leaders – Ann-Carol Pence and Anthony Rodriguez

3 Suzi Bass Awards:
Outstanding Featured Performer – Marcello Audino, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella
Outstanding Choreography – Angela Harris, Song and Dance
Outstanding Costume Design – Alan Yeong, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella

2021
Bank of America Grants Recipient
Atlanta Magazine 2022 Atlanta 500 Most Powerful Leaders – Ann-Carol Pence and Anthony Rodriguez

2020
Recipient of the Explore Gwinnett’s “Gwinnett Creativity Fund”

2019
5 Suzi Bass Awards:
Outstanding Lead Actor/Male in a Play – Jeremy Aggers, This Wonderful Life
Outstanding Supporting Actor/Female in a Musical – Adrianna Trachell, Men with Money
Outstanding Choreography – Ricardo Aponte, Newsies
Outstanding Supporting Actor/Female in a Play – Deadra Moore, A Doll’s House: Part 2
Outstanding Projection Design in a Play – Justin Anderson, This Wonderful Life

2018
Best Inclusive Programming – Atlanta Magazine
Organization Inaugural Moxie Award – Gwinnett Chamber

2 Suzi Bass Awards
Outstanding Lead Female in a Play – Diany Rodriguez, Abigail/1702
Outstanding Sound Design Play – Marc Gwinn, Abigail/1702

2017
10 Suzi Bass Awards:
Outstanding Production of a Musical – Bridges of Madison County
Outstanding Musical Direction-Ann – Carol Pence, Bridges of Madison County
Outstanding Direction of a Musical – Justin Anderson, Bridges of Madison County
Oustanding Lead Female in a Musical – Kristin Markiton, Bridges of Madison County
Outstanding Lead Male in a Musical – Travis Smith, Bridges of Madison County
Oustanding Sound Design Musical – Daniel Pope, Bridges of Madison County
Oustanding Lighting Design Musical – Kevin Frazier, Bridges of Madison County
Oustanding World Premiere – Abby Rose Rosebrock, Singles in Agriculture
Oustanding TYA Design Team – Three Billy Goats Gruff
Oustanding TYA Production – Three Billy Goats Gruff

2016
2016 Governor’s Award for the Arts & Humanities

7 Suzi Bass Awards:
Outstanding Direction in a Play – David DeVries, I’m Not Rappaport
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play –Mary Lynn Owen, Wit
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play – Kenny Raskin for I’m Not Rappaport
Outstanding Scenic Design in a Play – Isabel Curley-Clay & Moriah Curley-Clay, I’m Not Rappaport
Outstanding Choreography –  Ricardo Aponte, In the Heights
Outstanding Lighting Design in a  Musical –  María Cristina Fusté, In the Heights
Outstanding Scenic Design in a Musical – Shannon Robert, In the Heights

2015
IMPACT Regional Business Award – Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce

5 Suzi Bass Awards:
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical – Naima Carter Russell, Memphis
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical – Travis Smith, Memphis
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical – Megan McFarland, Memphis
Outstanding Ensemble Cast – Clybourne Park
Outstanding Scenic Design of a Play – Isabel & Moriah Curley-Clay, Clybourne Park

2014
Community Impact Award for Performing Arts Organization – ArtWorks! Gwinnett

President and CEO Award for Excellence in the Arts – GA Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

6 Suzi Bass Awards:
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical – Galen Crawley, Mary Poppins
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical – Andy Meeks, Mary Poppins
Outstanding Music Direction – Ann-Carol Pence, Mary Poppins
Outstanding Choreography – Jen MacQueen, Mary Poppins
Outstanding Costume Design of a Musical – Sydney Roberts, Mary Poppins
Outstanding Scenic Design of a Musical – Shannon Robert, Mary Poppins

2013
Georgia Excellence Award in Internet and Media – US Trade & Commerce Institute

Best of Atlanta – Atlanta Magazine

7 Suzi Bass Awards:
Outstanding Musical Production—Les Misérables
Outstanding Director of a Musical—Justin Anderson, Les Misérables
Outstanding Music Direction—Ann-Carol Pence, Les Misérables
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical—Leslie Bellair, Les Misérables
Outstanding Scenic Design of a Musical—Phillip Male, Les Misérables
Outstanding Production – Theatre for Young Audiences – Unnecessary Monsters
Audience Choice Award

2012
Best Places to Work—Atlanta Business Chronicle

7 Suzi Bass Awards:
Outstanding World Premiere—Clyde ‘n Bonnie: A Folktale
Outstanding Director of a Musical—Lonny Price, Clyde ‘n Bonnie: A Folktale
Outstanding Music Direction—Ann-Carol Pence, Clyde ‘n Bonnie: A Folktale
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical—Karen Howell, Clyde ‘n Bonnie: A Folktale
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical—Bryant Smith, Clyde ‘n Bonnie: A Folktale
Outstanding Sound Design of a Musical—Bobby Johnston, Clyde ‘n Bonnie: A Folktale
Audience Choice Award

2011
Best Places to Work—Georgia Trend Magazine

2010
Best Theatre Company—Creative Loafing

First Annual Barbara Award:
Best Actress—Nita Hardy, Boeing Boeing

Suzi Bass Award:
Best Featured Actress—Nita Hardy, Boeing Boeing

2009
Pinnacle Award Winner—Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce