Past Recipients of the SLT Achievement Award
1995 – Al and Shirley Rogers, Lewis and Jeanette Chapman, and June Hurst
1996 – Jim Hurst and Cecil and Linda Gwaltney
2001 – Jean Marshall, Woody Chapman, Donna Runnebohm, Jean Groves, and Barbara Jones
2009 – Shirley Barlow
2015 – Trey Gwaltney and Robert Cox
2018 – Dan Steiger and Don Curnutte
2019 – Sharon Suttle, Kim Wharam, and Gary Parsons
2020 – James Clarke
2022 – Judy Hare-Winslow
2023 – Jeff Johnson

SLT Achievement Award
The SLT Achievement Award is presented annually to individuals being recognized of their faithful service and dedication to Smithfield Little Theatre. The Board of Directors votes on the recipient(s) each year, if any. However, nominations are open to the theatre community and are accepted year around. Below is a suggested list of criteria to meet for an individual to be nominated. Please keep in mind that this list is neither all encompassing, nor should an individual be limited to the qualifiers listed below. Any member of the SLT family that someone feels has made a significant contribution and goes above and beyond for the theatre and the entire SLT family is eligible for nomination. If there is someone that you would like to nominate, please fill out the below form and it will be submitted to the President to bring to the Board for consideration.
Suggested Minimum Qualifications include at least one of the following:
  • Volunteered in 20+ productions
  • Served on the Board of Directors
  • Participated in multiple roles in productions (such as actor, technical, director, production staff, band, etc.)
  • Volunteers on a committee or front of house operation for numerous seasons
  • Volunteering in any capacity for at least 30 years

    SLT Achievement Award Nomination