The Vanetia Warner Award
The Vanetia Warner Memorial Award is awarded by the SVTC's board of directors to a current youth member each year. The recipient must consistently demonstrate dedication and enthusiasm for theatre arts.
The recipient for 2020 is Millie Cameron-Burelle, who has participated in several of our children's musicals. She's also taken to the stage as a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Secondary School's theatre program. She was most recently seen in our productions of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins in the role of Winnifred Banks, and Mamma Mia! as a member of the ensemble. PAST RECIPIENTS 2019 - Alyssa Petrynka 2018 - Julianne Godard 2017 - Madison Todd 2016 - Anna Villeneuve 2015 - Nolan Armstrong 2014 - Tori Laundrie 2013 - Nicolas Danaher 2012 - Sarah Lamoureux 2011 - Serena Welsh 2010 - Olivia Deschamps |
Millie Cameron-Burelle, (left) 2020 recipient of the Vanetia
Warner Memorial Award. Presented by Claudette Lazzari. (Right.) |
Our Annual Bursary
The SVTC bursary is granted to students who are applying to post-secondary programs related to theatre or the arts. Our most recent recipient is Hannah Lorde, a student at École secondaire publique L'Héritage. She has been an active member of the SVTC for several years, appearing in our productions of Disney's The Aristocats KIDS, Disney's Alice in Wonderland JR., and Les Misérables. She will continue to pursue her passion for musical theatre while attending Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario.
PAST RECIPIENTS 2019 - Katie Aitken 2018 - Nolan Armstrong 2017 - Sarah Caddell and Anna Villeneuve 2015 - Emma Douglass and Serena Welsh 2014 - Kelsey Lee 2013 - Alyson Vandrish This year's deadline for applications is May 1st, 2022. Those wishing to apply may obtain an application form at any of Cornwall's high schools, request a copy by email, or download it here:
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Hannah Lord, recipient of 2021 SVTC bursary.
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Each submitted form will be reviewed by the SVTC's board of directors and one recipient will be selected. The successful recipient will receive a bursary of $200.00 and be notified at their school graduation.
To be eligible, you must:
Application Tips
Ratings:
Total Score: /50
Mail your completed form to this address:
Seaway Valley Theatre Company
7-841 Sydney Street, Suite 145
Cornwall, Ontario
K6H 7L2
To be eligible, you must:
- Be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant and be a resident of Stormont, Dundas, Glengarry, or Akwesasne
- Have participated in at least one production with the SVTC either on stage, backstage, at the production level, with the orchestra, or on one of its committees
- Plan to be a full-time student in the next academic school year at a recognized university, community college, or other post-secondary institution for advanced learning in the above mentioned fields
- Demonstrate high standards and qualities of citizenship, and has not previously received a bursary from the SVTC
Application Tips
- Use the current year’s application form
- Read and follow all instructions carefully
- Answer all the questions
- Your ranking will be based on both effort and content
- Ask for input from friends, parents, teachers, etc.
- Learn about the SVTC from our website
Ratings:
- Effort and content of the application: /10
- Program of study: /5
- Attitude and respect: /5
- Punctuality and attendance: /5
- Involvement with the company: /20
- Dedication: /5
Total Score: /50
Mail your completed form to this address:
Seaway Valley Theatre Company
7-841 Sydney Street, Suite 145
Cornwall, Ontario
K6H 7L2