2025-2026 GILTY AWARD RECIPIENTS
The 2025-2026 GILTY Awards Night was held on the stage at College Park in July 2026. Scott E. and Julie Miller were Master/Mistress of Ceremonies. Congratulations to all the "Favorites"!
Favorite Supporting Actor -
Jeremy Johnson as Jr. Detective Paul Peck in “An Old Fashioned Family Murder”
Favorite Supporting Actress -
Laura Fentress as Clarice Claythorne in “An Old Fashioned Family Murder”
Favorite Character Actor -
Barry Carlson as Lance/Mom in “Squirrel Lake”
Favorite Character Actress -
Laura Fentress as Joy in “Squirrel Lake”
Favorite Ensemble -
“The Marvelous Wonderettes” – Jana Thompson, Leah Borer, Jaclyn Smith, Steffany Tartaglia
Favorite Set -
“An Old Fashioned Family Murder” – Eric, Jeri & Ella Lorenz, Norbert Wenzl, Steve & Carolyn Spencer, Teresa Wayne, Jennifer Mewes
Favorite Costumes -
“An Old Fashioned Family Murder” – Carolyn Spencer and JoAnn Oseka
Favorite Song -
"Mr. Sandman" performed by Leah Borer, Jana Thompson, Jaclyn Smith and Steffany Tartaglia in "The Marvelous Wonderettes", Directors: Dave Hulinsky and Barry Carlson, Music Choreography: Randi Pennell, Accompanist: Mark Landis
A Star is Born -
Colin Sandall as William Weldon in “Sorry! Wrong Chimney”
Backstage Rookie of the Year -
Cassie Wing, Alicia Knott, Will Seim, Raegyn Richardson, Audrey Weeks, Cassidy Moody, Bria Schaffer
Favorite Director -
Jeri Lorenz, Norbert Wenzl for “An Old Fashioned Family Murder”
Favorite Actor -
Scott E. Miller as Arthur Whittington in “An Old Fashioned Family Murder”
Favorite Actress -
Julie Miller as Shirley Peck in “An Old Fashioned Family Murder”
Favorite Show -
“An Old Fashioned Family Murder” - Directors: Jeri Lorenz, Norbert Wenzl; Producer: Jeannee Fossberg
Catherine Fosket Memorial Scholarship -
Matthew Hulinsky • GI Northwest
Harrison McClure • GI Central Catholic
GILT Hall of Fame -
Barry M. Carlson