Rachel Atkins

Emma, Book-It; Various shows, Living Voices; Johnny Appleseed, Book-It All Over

From the nomination panel: Her adaptation brought the book Emma to life and mirrored the insouciant heroine that Austen wrote about. Terrific.

Scot Augustson

Members’ Voice Nominee

Penguins, Annex Theatre; Teenspoitation, Printer’s Devil Theater

From the nomination panel: Scot is one among dozens of extremely talented and under-appreciated local playwrights. His wicked sense of humor and that certain heartbreak that accompanies it keeps him at the top of my list always.

STEVEN DIETZ – RECIPIENT

Yankee Tavern, ACT

From the nomination panel:This latest effort is ambitious and well-crafted and confirms Dietz’s ability to address significant issues of contemporary American life in an entertaining format. It was compelling, funny, heartbreaking.

Scotto Moore

When I Come To My Senses, I’m Alive, Annex Theatre

From the nomination panel: Scotto writes really interesting pseudo science fiction plays and this one postulates a future easy-to-imagine would come true. Intriguing and enjoyable subjects that challenge. A fresh, imaginative and accomplished work.

Kristina Sutherland & Desiree Prewitt

Nancy, Frank and Joe,, Macha Monkey Productions

From the nomination panel:Exploring the author of Nancy Drew and The Hardy Boys and the empire they built was much more interesting and deep than one might originally think. The subject of women’s suffrage was successfully woven in and explored.

Stephanie Timm

*People’s Choice Nominee

On The Nature Of Dust, New Century Theatre Company

From the nomination panel: Great play that makes me excited for what else she has up her sleeve. She has wonderful ideas and brings them to fruition with what appears to be ease and elegance. Brilliant! A Seattle treasure!