Members of the cast of “Driving Miss Daisy,” which was performed in Bluffton this winter, were recognized earlier this month at the Northwest Regional Ohio Community Theatre Association Festival.

On June 8 the cast and crew of Van Wert Civic Theatre’s 2012 production of “Driving Miss Daisy” was one of 12 theatre ensembles from northwest Ohio to showcase an excerpt from their production at the Festival held in Fort Jennings.

This excerpt was chosen as an alternate to present at the State OCTA Festival to be held in September.

Additionally, Everett Collier of Bluffton, received an Outstanding in Acting award for his portrayal of Hoke and Jan Miller was recognized with a Merit in Acting award for her performance as Miss Daisy.

The entire cast was awarded a Merit in Ensemble. The excerpt was well received by all in the audience at this festival who had the privilege to enjoy these outstanding performances.

The following awards were also presented eariler this month at the annual Van Wert Civic Theatre's award banquet:

Director’s Awards:

Excellence in Direction, George Dunster         

Acting Awards:

Excellence in Acting, Jan Miller as “Daisy”          
Excellence in Acting, Everett Collier as “Hoke
Honorable Mention in Acting, Joe Warnement as “Boolie”

Technical Design Awards:

Excellence in Makeup Design, Deb Duncan-Faul        
Honorable Mention in Set Design, Joe Warnement         
Honorable Mention in Sound Design, Burdette Bolenbaugh         

Company Choice Awards:
Driving Miss Daisy, Jan Miller, Everett Collier, Joe Warnement