The Nick Bache ABTT Cymru – Technician of the Year Award:

This ABTT Cymru award was created in honour of our friend and colleague Nick Bache, and recognises the achievement of an individual who consistently delivers technical excellence.

This award is now open to nominations for 2026, from ABTT members and non-members alike working predominantly in Wales. The recipient will have usually pursued full employment in a backstage or production management role and have predominantly worked on the presentation of live performances in places of entertainment or on theatrical experiences in non-conventional spaces.

The Nick Bache ABTT Cymru – Technician of the Year Award Specifications:

The recipient will normally meet all the following criteria:

1. They will be pursuing employment in one or more of the backstage, technical and/or production management crafts and disciplines.

2. They will be predominantly working in the presentation of live performance in places of entertainment: i.e., on theatre, dance or opera productions in theatres and opera houses or on theatrical experiences in non-conventional spaces.

3. They will have used their working experience to further their mastery of their chosen discipline(s) or craft(s).

4. They will have consistently demonstrated excellence in the work they have undertaken.

How to Nominate:

Please complete the nomination form  and email completed applications to martin.hunt@wmc.org.uk

Nominations must be received no later than 1st May 2026

The award is currently scheduled to be presented at ABTT Theatre Show on 3rd June between 6pm – 7pm

For more information about this award please contact:  admin@abtt.org.uk