College Green Captain Award
We are now accepting submissions for our 2026 College Green Captain Award! Applications are due by May 15, 2026. This award is presented annually to an individual or team of student Green Captains working at any level of academic theatre and honors students for exceptional work at the intersection of theatre and sustainability.
Eligibility Requirements
Candidates must meet the following qualifications to be eligible for this award:
You must be a current student enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited institution.
You must be a BGA College Green Captain.
You must submit a complete application by the deadline.
Through the application materials submitted, you must demonstrate:
Dedication to your own growth as a sustainable theatre artist.
A commitment to working at the intersection of theatre and sustainability.
Application Materials
Please submit the following materials to info@broadwaygreen.com by Friday, May 15, 2026:
A one page summary statement explaining your sustainable theatre work over the 2025-2026 academic year.
Five pictures highlighting this work in action. Each photo must be accompanied by a 1-2 sentence description.
A short bio (250 words)
Headshot or photo
Optional: any other media that supports your one page summary statement. This might include (but is certainly not limited to) technical drawings, social media posts, short videos, cue lists, or renderings.
The BGA College Green Captain Award Winner(s) Will Receive:
One-on-one conversation with a Broadway Green Captain
A case study profile—including photo and bio—featured on the BGA website and in the BGA Green Sheet Newsletter
Inclusion in press release to multiple theatre publications
Announcement and feature on BGA social media channels
Inspiration on Where to Start
The BGA College Green Captain Award is not limited to a particular theatrical discipline or project. We encourage students to think creatively and proactively about ways to integrate change into their existing programs.
Sustainable theatre projects can involve—but are not limited to—presenting theatrical productions in a greener manner (e.g. alternate materials, energy, lighting, costumes or set pieces); running the show in a greener manner (e.g. energy-efficient lighting, rechargeable batteries, or educating the cast and crew about better practices); striking the production in a way that reduces waste (e.g. re-use, recycling, or composting); or changing front-of-house operations to reduce waste and encourage greener audience practices (e.g. alternative advertising, programs, or tickets).
Past award winners have implemented change in both department and extracurricular theatre programs. Check out their project examples below!
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2025 College Green Captain Award Recipient
Juliette Maners from Rider University
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2024 College Green Captain Award Recipients
Lauren Lewis and Minh Nguyen from Miami University
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2023 College Green Captain Award Recipient
Emory Otto from University of Oklahoma
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2020 College Green Captain Award Recipient
Emma Roth from Boston University
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2018 College Green Captain Award Recipients
Tonya Ingerson from Vassar College and Grace Urquart from William Jewel College
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2017 College Green Captain Award Recipient
Olivia Ranseen from Indiana University
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2016 College Green Captain Award Recipient
Jade Zaroff from Emerson College
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2015 College Green Captain Award Recipient
Travis Blackwell from University of Memphis
