Honors and Awards

Each year on Commencement weekend, FTT recognizes the outstanding work of our graduating seniors. 

FTT Senior Awards 2023


The Reginald Bain Award

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

The FTT Theatre Alumni Award

Presented to a graduating senior for outstanding work in theatre.

The Frederic Syburg Award

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

The Donald Crafton Award

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

The Joseph P. O’Toole, Jr. Award

Presented to a graduating senior for outstanding work in film.              

The FTT Karen Croake Heisler Television Studies Award 

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

The Broad Avenue Filmmakers Award

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

The FTT Musical Theatre Award

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

The Ambassador Award

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

The FTT Votarist Award

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

The FTT Chair’s Award

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