Carbonell Awards

The Carbonell Awards recognize excellent theater in the South Florida region of the United States annually. The awards are named after the sculptor Manuel Carbonell,[1] who designed the bronze and marble award that is given to the winners. Voting is conducted by three panels of ten members each. The program additionally awards college scholarships of $1,000 each to deserving high school students in South Florida.

Awards are given "to recognize and honor excellence in theater and the arts" in the following categories:

• Best New Work (award to author)
• Best Ensemble
• Best Play Production (award to producing theater)
• Best Play Director
• Best Play Actor
• Best Play Actress
• Best Play Supporting Actor
• Best Play Supporting Actress
• Best Musical Production (award to producing theater)
• Best Musical Director
• Best Musical Actor
• Best Musical Actress
• Best Musical Supporting Actor
• Best Musical Supporting Actress
• Best Musical Direction
• Best Musical Choreography
• Best Scenic Design
• Best Lighting
• Best Costumes
• Best Sound
• Best Non-Resident Play Production (award to producing theater)
• Best Non-Resident Play Director
• Best Non-Resident Play Actor
• Best Non-Resident Play Actress
• Best Non-Resident Play Supporting Actor
• Best Non-Resident Play Supporting Actress