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)

2023

Tana Calhoun, Duncan Little Theatre

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