Dear members of IDEA,
We are proud to give out the CALL FOR NOMINATIONS for the first ever IDEA AWARDS!
The IDEA Awards recognise excellence, service and innovation in drama theatre education by individuals, groups, organisations and institutions in the following categories:
1. IDEA Excellence in Practice Award
For individuals or organizations making outstanding contributions to the advancement of drama/theatre in education through innovative theory, methods, or practice.
2. IDEA Community Impact Award
For work using drama/theatre in education to create meaningful social or cultural change in communities locally or globally.
3. IDEA Legacy Award
For individuals whose sustained contributions have significantly shaped the growth and values of IDEA as an international organization.
All IDEA Awards are of equal importance.
Please find in attachment the form that needs to be filled in, as well as the guidelines and propositions for the award. The last date to send the nominations is 1st of May 2026. Send your nominations to the IDEA Administrator at: ad.ideadrama@gmail.com
After that date, the IDEA EC will form an independent committee with representatives from all world regions to start the process of reviewing the nominations, and choosing the recipients.
Many kind regards from the IDEA Awards Working Group!
Download the IDEA Awards Guidelines HERE
Download the Nomination Form HERE