Orlin Corey Medallion Awards
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The Corey Medallion Awards were presented at the TYA/USA Virtual Festival and Conference: RECHARGE TYA, Monday, May 10, 2021.
The Corey Medallion Awards
Celebrating Artistry, Integrity, Innovation and Equity in Theatre for Youth
Named for former CTFA President Orlin Corey,
this award recognizes artists, educators, administrators, activists and others whose visionary works for youth embodies the core values of the Childrens Theatre Foundation of America
The Medallion Awards were established in 1992 and we have reimagined them for 2021.
For the first time...
◆We welcomed nominations from the Theatre for Youth field
◆Awardees received an original piece of art created by fabric artist, Johnnie McKenzie
◆Awardees also received a gift of $1,000
The diverse selection committee for the Corey Medallion Awards was comprised of Childrens Theatre Foundation trustees and prominent representatives from the theatre for youth community.
For the first time...
◆We welcomed nominations from the Theatre for Youth field
◆Awardees received an original piece of art created by fabric artist, Johnnie McKenzie
◆Awardees also received a gift of $1,000
The diverse selection committee for the Corey Medallion Awards was comprised of Childrens Theatre Foundation trustees and prominent representatives from the theatre for youth community.

The Childrens Theatre Foundation of America values: Children and Youth, The Art of Theatre, Excellence, Innovation, Diversity and Inclusion.
www.childrenstheatrefoundation.org (updated 5–19-2021)