Bernhard R. Works, Frederick A. Buerki Scenic Technology Award

Nomination Deadline: Oct. 31, 2024

The Bernhard R. Works, Frederick A. Buerki Scenic Technology Award celebrates an exceptional technician who is a current graduate student or a recent graduate (within the past two years).

This award was established in 1998 by Bernhard R. Works to honor the work of Frederick A. Buerki, whose professional theatrical career spanned more than eight decades. His enthusiasm and craftsmanship will be continued through the Golden Hammer Award.

Winners of this award receive $1,000 and Conference registration for USITT's Annual Conference & Stage Expo. Awards are presented at USITT's Annual Conference & Stage Expo

Past Winners

2024

Andrew Riedemann

2022

Hyejin Son

2021

Francesca DeCicco

2020

Yaro Yarashevich

2019

Rebecca Terpenning

2018

Steph Waaser

2017

Michael Hsu

2016

Dane Styczynski

2015

James Rogers

2014

Nicholas Christiani

2013

Daniel Perez

2012

Andrew Wallace

2011

Erich Bolton

2010

Chris Swetcky

2009

John McCullough

2008

Chris Brown

2007

Joseip Hamlin

2006

Daniel Lisowski

2005

Rebecca Lanctot

2004

Nick Bria

2003

Alan Grudzinski

2002

Dan Eslinger

2001

Travis Coyne

2000

Chuck Adomanis

1999

David Stellhorn