The Distinguished Career Award is the highest award bestowed by SETC and is established to honor one individual or artistic team each year who has a distinguished career in the theatre. The recipient is requested to speak at the annual SETC Convention as a keynote address, and to accept the award during the Annual Banquet and Awards Ceremony.

Administration of this award is assigned to the Executive Committee in collaboration with the Executive Director. SETC members are invited to make suggestion for consideration. Email Toni@setc.org to submit your recommendation(s) for this award. 

The awardee receives:

• Honorarium of $1,500
• Private airport transfers, first-class air travel, and hotel accommodations
• Acknowledgement in the award-winning Southern Theatre Magazine and SETC publications
• Registration waiver
• Per diem for dining and incidentals.
• Honored Saturday Keynote Speaker
• Acknowledgement and plaque presented at the closing Awards Gala

Suggestions are accepted from May 1st - September 15th annually.