05/18/2026
Each year on Commencement weekend, FTT recognizes the outstanding work of our graduating seniors. Here are the awards given during the 2026 Senior Reception.
The Reginald Bain Award
Presented to a student who produces a remarkable theatre project from any area of theatre during the academic year.
2026 Award presented to Carolyn Dell
The FTT Theatre Alumni Award
Presented to a graduating senior for outstanding work in theatre.
2026 Award presented to Erin Farmer
The Frederic Syburg Award
Presented to a graduating senior for an outstanding play or screenplay.
2026 Award presented to Max Dow
The Donald Crafton Award
Presented to a graduating senior for an outstanding critical studies paper written in any of the three departmental concentrations.
2026 Award presented to Caroline Mereness
The Joseph P. O’Toole, Jr. Award
Presented to a graduating senior for outstanding work in film.
2026 Award presented to Caroline Mereness
The FTT Karen Croake Heisler Television Studies Award
Presented to a graduating senior for outstanding work in television studies.
2026 Award presented to Andy Ottone
The Broad Avenue Filmmakers Award
Presented to a graduating senior for the best work in film production.
2026 Non-Fiction Award presented to Micaela Kastor
2026 Fiction Award presented to Sebastian Conway
The FTT Musical Theatre Award
Presented to a Notre Dame student for outstanding work in Musical Theatre.
2026 Award presented to Christian Dunne
The Ambassador Award
Presented to the student who best represents the goals and ideals of the Department of Film, Television, and Theatre.
2026 Award presented to Lucy Bullock
The FTT Votarist Award
Presented to a graduating senior for achievement in coursework and the extracurricular pursuit of knowledge.
2026 Award presented to Meghan Belden
The FTT Chair’s Award
Special recognition for students who engage in extensive work across the concentrations within FTT.
2026 Award presented to Robin Sanders
