JC Williamson Award
| JC Williamson Award | |
|---|---|
| Description | In recognition of "individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the Australian live entertainment and performing arts industry and shaped the future of our industry for the better." |
| Country | Australia |
| Presented by | Live Performance Australia (LPA) |
| First awarded | 1998 |
| Website | Website |
The JC Williamson Award (formally known as the James Cassius Williamson Award), in honour of actor and theatre manager James Cassius Williamson, is a lifetime achievement award presented by Live Performance Australia (LPA) since 1998 in recognition of "individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the Australian live entertainment and performing arts industry and shaped the future of our industry for the better", and is the highest honour the LPA can bestow.[1][2] Recipients, who are performers, administrators, entrepreneurs, members of the media, writers, directors or politicians, are chosen by the JC Williamson Award Committee.[3]
The inaugural recipients of the award were Edna Edgley and Kenn Brodziak.
Recipients
| Year | Recipient(s) | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Edna Edgley | [4] |
| Kenn Brodziak | [4] | |
| 1999 | Googie Withers | [4] |
| John McCallum | [4] | |
| 2000 | ||
| 2001 | Ruth Cracknell | [4] |
| Clifford Hocking | [4] | |
| 2002 | Kevin Jacobsen | [4] |
| Graeme Murphy | [4] | |
| 2003 | Wendy Blacklock | [4] |
| John Robertson | [4] | |
| 2004 | John Farnham | [4] |
| John Sumner | [4] | |
| 2005 | Joan Sutherland | [5] |
| David Williamson | ||
| 2006 | John Clark | [6] |
| Graeme Bell | ||
| 2007 | Margaret Scott | [7] |
| Barry Tuckwell | ||
| 2008 | Sue Nattrass | [8] |
| Barry Humphries | ||
| 2009 | John Bell | [9] |
| Michael Gudinski | ||
| 2010 | Tony Gould | [10] |
| Brian Nebenzahl | ||
| 2011 | Nancye Hayes | [11] |
| Toni Lamond | ||
| Jill Perryman | ||
| 2012 | Jimmy Little | [12] |
| Katharine Brisbane | [13] | |
| 2013 | Kylie Minogue | [14] |
| David Blenkinsop | [15] | |
| 2014 | John Frost | [16] |
| 2015 | Paul Kelly | [17] |
| 2016 | Stephen Page | |
| 2017 | Richard Tognetti | |
| 2018 | Robyn Archer Reg Livermore Robyn Nevin Archie Roach Jim Sharman |
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| 2019 | Kev Carmody | [18] |
References
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- ^ Higson, Rosalie (28 July 2009). "Helpmanns honour guest for final role". The Australian. News Limited (News Corporation). Retrieved 30 April 2012.
- ^ Staff (30 August 2010). "A rewarding life in theatre for, Brian Nebenzahl, one who got with the program". ABC News. Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), (Commonwealth of Australia). Retrieved 30 April 2012.
- ^ Wright, Maryann (2 August 2011). "Mary's a perfect Poppins - musical scoops annual Helpmann Awards". News.com.au. News Limited (News Corporation). Retrieved 30 April 2012.
- ^ Staff reporter (3 May 2012). "Jimmy Little farewelled at Opera House". Herald Sun. The Herald and Weekly Times (News Corporation). Retrieved 31 December 2012.
- ^ "Katharine Brisbane awarded Helpmann's highest honour". ABC Radio National. Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). Retrieved 31 December 2012.
- ^ Adams, Cameron (28 June 2013). "Kylie Minogue to be presented with special honour at the 2013 Helpmann Awards". Herald Sun. Herald and Weekly Times (News Corp Australia). Retrieved 2 July 2013.
- ^ "David Blenkinsop wins National Entertainment Award". University of Western Australia (UWA). 28 June 2013. Retrieved 2 July 2013.
- ^ Epstein, Jackie (8 April 2014). "John Frost to be honoured at Helpmann Awards". Herald Sun. Herald and Weekly Times (News Corp Australia). Retrieved 28 April 2014.
- ^ "Helpmann Awards 2015: Les Miserables wins Best Musical, Paul Kelly receives JC Williamson award". ABC News. ABC News Australia. 28 July 2015. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
- ^ "2019 Helpmann Awards Act II presented". Limelight. Retrieved 16 July 2019.