The Puppetry Awards 2025
ABC’s Inaugural Puppetry Awards – Nominations Now Open!
We are very excited to announce the first ABC Puppetry Awards, happening in March 2026. These awards celebrate the artists, makers, performers, technicians and behind the scenes legends who keep puppetry alive across Australia. It takes a huge amount of creativity, skill and dedication to bring this artform to life, and we are proud to recognise that work.
Guidelines for 2025
How to nominate:
- Carefully review the Guidelines document.
- Hit this link to apply.
- Fill out the Google Form.
- Add pics, vids + supporting material.
- Submit by 4pm, 21 Feb 2026.
Please make sure to read the eligibility and conditions for your chosen category carefully, and ensure you also review the Important Notes section at the end of
the Guidelines Document
Categories
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- Puppeteer of the Year
- Maker of the Year
- Behind-the-Scenes Excellence
- Best Up-and-Coming Artist
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- Puppeteers (all styles and forms)
- Puppet and creature makers
- Technicians, stage managers, producers, and support crew
- Emerging artists in their first five years of practice
- Freelancers, companies and self-nominations
Know someone brilliant? Nominate them! Let’s shine a light on the people who bring the magic to life.
If someone has inspired you, supported you, or helped bring a puppet to life in 2025, whether on stage, in the workshop, backstage or early in their career, this is your chance to acknowledge them. Let’s celebrate the brilliant humans who make puppetry what it is.
If you require assistance to complete a nomination due to accessibility needs, or have any questions please contact:
info@ablanckcanvas.com
