Producer Award
Voting has now closed for the 2010 Drover Awards and will re-open in May 2011.The 2010 winner will be announced at the 2010 APACA Conference Dinner on Tuesday 14 September 2010, in Melbourne.
The APACA Drover Awards were instigated in 2003 to recognise excellence in performing arts touring. The purpose of the awards is to:
- Acknowledge the skill and expertise required for touring
- Promote the importance of touring for APACA members
- Encourage excellence
- Reward and show our appreciation for the excellence, hard work and dedication demonstrated by touring companies
A Drover for Tour of the Year is awarded each year.
Touring Production of the Year [Tour of the Year]This award recognises both, the production company with an outstanding commitment to touring and, the tour coordinator delivering exceptional touring services associated with that touring company. It rewards the commitment to form strong partnerships and to work collaboratively to develop audiences and enrich the cultural lives of all Australians. The Tour of the Year is awarded for overall excellence in touring, recognising the quality of the production, the marketing campaign and the people making it happen.
NB This award is for a single touring production with both the Tour Coordinator and Producer receiving an award.
Eligibility
Productions are eligible for award nomination if the tour:
- Is completed during the period 1 July 2009 to 30 April 2010 [this is for the current voting period only]. For the 2011 Awards and all subsequent years, the eligibility period will be 1 May to April 30];
- Includes at least five APACA members
Any of the following tours are eligible:
- Tours funded by Playing Australia
- Tours funded by State Ministries
- Tours that are not funded
Drover Producer Awards

