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Awards

Heather Henson

Each award presented by the Puppeteers of America is a unique and distinct honor. The awards recognize extraordinary contributions to of the art of puppetry and to the community of puppeteers.

  • The President’s Award is the only honor in USA puppetry that recognizes a body of work or entire career in puppetry. It is a lifetime achievement award. The recipients include: Jim Henson, Bil Baird, Burr Tillstrom, Julie Taymor, Peter Schumann, Frank Ballard, Rufus and Margo Rose.

Two awards were established to recognize and encourage service to the puppetry community.

  • The Trustees Award honors service to the Puppeteers of America.
  • The Puppeteers of America Award recognizes service to the art of puppetry from outside the immediate field.

Three newer awards are named for distinguished artists who are inspirational role models.

  • The Jim Henson Award for Innovation
  • The George Latshaw Award for writing
  • The Marjorie Batchelder McPharlin Award for education

Awards are presented every two years at National Puppetry Festivals.

Any member of Puppeteers of America can make a nomination for an award.

Click here for information about making a nomination for an award.

Click here for a complete list of award winners and profiles of some of the recent recipients.

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