Welcome to the CAT Awards

The Combined (formerly Canberra) Area Theatre Awards (CAT Awards) have been part of the theatre, dance and musical scene in Canberra and the surrounding districts since 1994. They provide recognition for the enormous contribution made by non-professional groups to the artistic life of Australia, in particular in Canberra and the region, and they encourage individuals in the performing arts.

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Vale Toni Lamond

 

It is with great sadness that the CAT Awards mourns the passing of our Patron, Australian entertainment legend Toni Lamond. Toni was 93. She was a great friend and supporter of the CAT Awards for over 25 years and we remember her fondly. Her remarkable career spanned stage and screen, music, comedy and drama. Vale Toni Lamond.
2025 NOMINATIONS

2025 Non-youth categories coming 14 December

The full set of nominations in all categories will be published on Sunday 14 December here: nominations 2025

The 31st CAT Awards gala presentation will be held on Saturday 31 January at The Q. Schools and Youth categories will be presented at 2 pm, open categories at 5 pm.

More information at 2025 Awards ceremony

Our Patrons

Toni Lamond AM, Michael Edgley MBE CIT WA Mary Porter AM, John Wood, Simon Gallaher