OCTA’S BRAVO AWARD (formerly OKLAHOMA SPOTLIGHT AWARD) (established 2009) This award was introduced by the Board with the intent of thanking phenomenal community theatre volunteers. Member theatres can recognize any theatre volunteer who has gone ‘above and beyond’ in their volunteerism.
This certificate recognizes outstanding service as a volunteer to a Theatre that is a member of OCTA. Nomination should state why the nominee deserves to receive this award.
Nominations are submitted in writing to the OCTA Office. The Awards Committee approves the nomination application.
There is no set number to be inducted each year.
One nomination per theatre per year.
Individuals may be nominated by a Member Theatre. The nominee will be recognized for outstanding service as a volunteer. Nomination should state why the nominee deserves to receive this award.
OCTA Bravo Awards (formerly Spotlight Awards)
2025
Sue Wiedemann, Tulsa Spotlight Theater
Chuck Osuna, Tulsa Spotlight Theater / Spotlight Children’s Theatre
Bobbi Gannaway, Tulsa Spotlight Theater
2024
2023
Kris Osborn, Spotlight Children’s Theatre, Tulsa
2022
Pam Leptich, Grove Community Playmakers
Rhonda M. Clark, Carpenter Square Theatre, OKC
Al Bostick, Oklahoma City
2018
Sunny Uttley, Grove Community Playmakers
2017
Lori Klickman, Grove Community Playmakers
2016
Stevie Farrand, Carpenter Square Theatre, OKC
Karon Wheat, Grove Community Playmakers
2015
Linda Fracek, Grove Community Playmakers
Jarrod Kopp, Theatre Tulsa
Kristin Harding, Theatre Tulsa
Sandra Becker, Tahlequah Community Playhouse
Jp Szafranski, Theatre Tulsa
Teresa Nowlin, Theatre Tulsa
Hunter Cates, Theatre Tulsa
2014
Dwayne Brittain, Duncan Little Theatre
Margaret Chowning, Grove Community Playmakers
Fluff Dixon Smith, Duncan Little Theatre
2013
Tonna Zuech, Grove Community Playmakers, Grove
Judy Bradley, Grove Community Playmakers, Grove
Susan Apker, Heller Theatre, Tulsa
Larry Scott, Ardmore Little Theatre
Taylor Tucker, Ardmore Little Theatre
Ben H. Ezzell, Gaslight Theatre, Enid
2011
Ron Friedberg, Heller Theatre, Tulsa
Sandy McCabe, Grove Community Playmakers, Grove
OCTA Spotlight Awards Past Recipients
2010
Linda DuBois – Grove Playmakers
George Romero – Heller Theatre
Thome Cook – Chickasha Community Theatre
Kathy Buxton – Duncan Little Theatre
2009
David Thompson – The Stage Door, Yukon
Connie Stuart – Theatre Tulsa
Sherry Whisman & Karyn Lee Maio – Sapulpa Community Theatre
David Gray – Heller Theatre
Judy McGlasson – Theater Bartlesville
Vicki King – Grove Playmakers