The following is a list of categories in which individuals and productions can be nominated. If you have any questions about what the Nominations Committee looks for in each category when making nominations, you can contact the committee by visiting the contact page: http://www.bidenpayneawards.com/contact/
YOUTH THEATRE
- Outstanding Production of Youth Theatre
- Outstanding Director of Youth Theatre
- Outstanding Performer in Youth Theatre
MUSIC THEATRE
- Outstanding Production of Music Theatre
- Outstanding Director of Music Theatre
- Outstanding Lead Actor in Music Theatre
- Outstanding Lead Actress in Music Theatre
- Outstanding Featured Actor in Music Theatre
- Outstanding Featured Actress in Music Theatre
COMEDY
- Outstanding Production of a Comedy
- Outstanding Director of a Comedy
- Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy
- Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy
- Outstanding Featured Actor in a Comedy
- Outstanding Featured Actress in a Comedy
DRAMA
- Outstanding Production of a Drama
- Outstanding Director of a Drama
- Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama
- Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama
- Outstanding Featured Actor in a Drama
- Outstanding Featured Actress in a Drama
TECHNICAL
- Outstanding Set Design
- Outstanding Light Design
- Outstanding Sound Design
- Outstanding Costume Design
- Outstanding Music Director
- Outstanding Choreography
- Outstanding Fight Choreography
- Outstanding Original Script
- Outstanding Original Score
- Outstanding Puppetry
- Outstanding Media Design
SPECIAL
- Outstanding Cast Performance
- Outstanding Ensemble Performance
- Outstanding Young Performer

