CARBONELL AWARDS Announces Winners of Six Special Awards 2023

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Oct. 5, 2023 - PRLog -- (South Florida – October 4, 2023) Gary Schweikhart, board president of the Carbonell Awards, South Florida's Theater & Arts Honors, today announced the recipients of six prestigious Special Awards that will be presented at the Carbonell Awards Ceremony on Monday, November 13, at 7:30 pm at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center at 3800 NW 11^th Place, Lauderhill, FL 33311. Tickets are just $37 each (including facility fee) and are available for public purchase online at https://www.showpass.com/46th-annual-carbonell-awards/ (https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.showpass.com%2f46th-annual-carbonell-awards%2f&c=E,1,GidLkM77cTfirwiCDCtBF-u3jffbw0lVK71a3D-qC2Pmp0WK3y2rGDtRck0LUbAg5lN4e8h8rtpyPAx3C9oV2oaBgveOCfAo3SZrq5Kb346IvS9M76o,&typo=1).

"While we will be honoring 20 specific theatre performances, production elements, and shows presented from September 2022 through August 2023, the Carbonell board of directors also voted to bestow the following Special Awards," he added.

The Vinnette Carroll Award

For significant achievement in advancing the cause of diversity, equality, and inclusion in South Florida theater.

Christina Alexander & Katie Christie

The Charlie Cinnamon Award

Honoring an individual who contributes significantly to the support of the arts in South Florida and to the Carbonell Awards program.

Bill Hirschman

The Ruth Foreman Award

Recognizes contributions to South Florida theater development by an individual or group, for singular achievement and/or career contributions.

Maltz Jupiter Theatre

The Bill Hindman Award

Honoring significant, long-term contributions to the region's cultural life and onstage career achievement by performing artists based in South Florida.

James Samuel Randolph

The Howard Kleinberg Award

Honoring an individual or organization for contributions to the health and development of the arts in South Florida.

Ronnie Larsen

The Bill von Maurer Award for Theatrical Excellence

Honoring a theater company that exemplifies excellence for the totality of its programming: productions, educational outreach, developmental programs, and audiences served.

Slow Burn Theatre Company

The George Abbott Award

for Outstanding Achievement in the Arts

Christine Dolen

Available for interview:

Gary Schweikhart, President

The Carbonell Board of Directors

561.756.4298 / gary@pr-bs.net