Honours
The Honours Committee is responsible for celebrating the outstanding contributions of members and industry partners.
Equity Honours take place every two years.
Committee Leads
Chairanitaw@caea.com
Liaison to Councilsharond@caea.com
Honours Awards Categories
Life Membership
Awarded to an Equity member in recognition of their artistic achievements throughout their career.
Emerging Artist Award
Awarded to an Equity member who joined within the last three years, in recognition of their outstanding artistic contributions early in their career.
Changemaker Award
Awarded to an Equity member in recognition of their efforts to further the values of diversity and inclusion in the performing arts.
Larry McCance Award
Larry McCance was elected as the first Chair of the Canadian Equity Advisory Committee in 1955, when Canadian theatre artists were accepted into Actors’ Equity Association.
The Larry McCance Award is presented to an Equity member or former staff member in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the Association and its membership.
Honorary Membership
Awarded to a non-member of Equity who has made an outstanding contribution to the Association and/or its members, or to the performing arts.
In Memoriam
The Honours Committee is also responsible for maintaining the Association’s record of members who are no longer with us.
Committee Members
Donna Fletcher, Nora McLellan