Meet this year’s TNB Foundation Award Recipients: Ben Smith and Nicole McLaughin.

Every year the TNB Foundation presents two awards to students pursing further education in the world of theatre. The Stephen Graham Bird Award and the J. Patrick Clark Award are designed to recognize and encourage New Brunswick students who have demonstrated exceptional talent and potential, and who are pursuing a career in the theatre. Both awards support students enrolled in full-time study.

This year’s winners are Ben Smith (Stephen Graham Bird Award) and Nicole McLaughin (J. Patrick Clark Award). Ben is headed to the University of Alberta to pursue a Masters in Fine Arts with a concentration in directing. Nicole is off to Sheridan College to study Technical Production for the Performing Arts.

The Stephen Graham Bird Award is designed to recognize and encourage New Brunswick students who have demonstrated exceptional talent and potential, and who are pursuing a career in the theatre.

The J. Patrick Clark Award is designed to recognize and encourage New Brunswick students who have demonstrated exceptional talent and potential, and who are pursuing a career in the theatre. 

Susan Montague (TNB Foundation), Ben Smith and Bud Bird.
Nicole Picot (TNB Foundation) and Nicole McLaughin.

We wish both of these talented artists the best in the years ahead and look forward to seeing where their passions take them.

For more information on these awards and to see a list of past recipients, visit tnb.nb.ca