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Honors and Awards

Each year on Commencement weekend, FTT recognizes the outstanding work of our graduating seniors. Below are the awards given during the 2026 Senior Reception.

Two smiling women, Carolyn Dell and Siiri Scott on stage. Carolyn in a black polo holds a plaque. Siiri presents a dark blue gift bag.
Carolyn Dell ’26 and Siiri Scott

The Reginald Bain Award

Presented to a student who produces a remarkable theatre project from any area of theatre during the academic year.

2026 Award presented to Carolyn Dell

Erin Farmer, a woman in a floral dress, holds an award plaque. Sarah Gitenstein in an embroidered top holds a blue gift bag.
Erin Farmer ’26 and Sarah Gitenstein

The FTT Theatre Alumni Award

Presented to a graduating senior for outstanding work in theatre.

2026 Award presented to Erin Farmer

Max Dow, a smiling man in black holds blue award, flanked by Siiri Scott, a woman with a hand on his shoulder, and Terrence Brown, a man in white.
Siiri Scott, Max Dow ’26, and Terrence Brown

The Frederic Syburg Award

Presented to a graduating senior for an outstanding play or screenplay.

2026 Award presented to Max Dow

Caroline Mereness, a smiling woman in colorful skirt, holds an award plaque, standing with Olivier Morel, a man in a black leather jacket holding a gift bag.
Caroline Mereness ’26 and Olivier Morel

The Donald Crafton Award

Presented to a graduating senior for an outstanding critical studies paper written in any of the three departmental concentrations.

2026 Award presented to Caroline Mereness

Caroline Mereness, a smiling woman in a cream sweater and floral skirt, holds an award next to Ted Barron, a man in a gray blazer holding a blue bag.
Caroline Mereness ’26 and Ted Barron

The Joseph P. O’Toole, Jr. Award

Presented to a graduating senior for outstanding work in film.

2026 Award presented to Caroline Mereness

Andy Ottone, a smiling man in a navy suit and red tie holds an award, standing with Mary Kearney, a smiling woman in glasses and a black top.
Andy Ottone ’26 and Mary Kearney

The FTT Karen Croake Heisler Television Studies Award

Presented to a graduating senior for outstanding work in television studies.

2026 Award presented to Andy Ottone

Micaela Kastor, a smiling woman in floral dress, holds an award with Ted Mandell, a man in glasses.
Micaela Kastor ’26 and Ted Mandell
Sebastian Conway, a smiling man holds a blue-boxed award. Bill Donaruma, a man with long hair and beard wears an olive green shirt, holding a gift bag.
Sebastian Conway ’26 and Bill Donaruma

The Broad Avenue Filmmakers Award

Presented to a graduating senior for the best work in film production.

2026 Non-Fiction Award presented to Micaela Kastor
2026 Fiction Award presented to Sebastian Conway

Two smiling men, Christian Dunne and Matt Hawkins, pose on a stage. Christian in a black coat, Matt, bald with a beard, holding a blue gift bag.
Christian Dunne ’26 and Matt Hawkins

The FTT Musical Theatre Award

Presented to a Notre Dame student for outstanding work in Musical Theatre.

2026 Award presented to Christian Dunne

Michael Kackman, a smiling man in beige blazer, glasses, and Lucy Bullock, a woman in blue, brown, beige patterned dress hold a blue award box.
Michael Kackman and Lucy Bullock ’26

The Ambassador Award

Presented to the student who best represents the goals and ideals of the Department of Film, Television, and Theatre.

2026 Award presented to Lucy Bullock

Meghan Belden, a woman in a floral dress, holds an award plaque and bag, smiling next to Christine Becker in a striped shirt.
Meghan Belden ’26 and Christine Becker

The FTT Votarist Award

Presented to a graduating senior for achievement in coursework and the extracurricular pursuit of knowledge.

2026 Award presented to Meghan Belden

Robin Sanders, a woman in a blue dress, smiles, holding a blue award and gift bag. Pam Wojcik, a blonde woman in a patterned dress, embraces her.
Robin Sanders ’26 and Pam Wojcik

The FTT Chair’s Award

Special recognition for students who engage in extensive work across the concentrations within FTT.

2026 Award presented to Robin Sanders