Henry Mancini Awards

Midland, PA
2026 Ceremony Date: May 17, 2026
The Henry Mancini Awards Ceremony is a celebration of outstanding student achievement in high school musical theatre in 4 counties of Pennsylvania. These awards recognize individual artistry and honor the dedication and professionalism of students and educators and their schools' commitment to performing arts education.
This program was known as the Geneva College Henry Mancini Musical Theatre Awards from 2011-2013.
Nominees
2025

Bella McKivigan
Eponine, Les Misérables: School Edition
Freeport Area Senior High School

Kash Stevenson
Jesse Tuck, Tuck Everlasting
Beaver Falls High School
2024

Anderson Franco
Jack Kelly, Newsies
Slippery Rock High School

Bella McKivigan
Velma Kelly, Chicago: Teen Edition
Freeport Area High School
2023

Paulina Bradley
Ella, Cinderella
North Catholic High School

Jacob Storey
Applegate, Damn Yankees
Riverside High School
2022

Maelyn Isenberg
Katherine, Freaky Friday
Beaver Falls Senior High School

Jack Walker
Jack Kelly, Newsies
Knoch Senior High School
2021

Abigail McAuley
Knoch Senior High School

DJ Spang
Hopewell Senior High School
2019

Brecken Newton Farrell
Curly, Oklahoma!
Knoch Senior High School

Mia Manuppelli
Belle, Beauty and the Beast
Mars Area High School
2018

Halle Surgil
Wednesday Addams, The Addams Family
Freeport Area Senior High School

Noah Tobery
Jean Valjean, Les Misérables
Beaver Falls Senior High School
2017

Addison Albert
Peggy Sawyer, 42nd Street
Knoch Senior High School

Jacob Swanson
Baker, Into the Woods
Beaver Falls High School
2013

Zach Malinak
Tevye, Fiddler on the Roof
Freedom Area High School

Francesca Nardone
Eponine, Les Misérables
Lincoln Jr. Sr. High School
2012

Erica Durham
Aida, Aida
Central Valley High School

Ryan Vander Wagen
Don Lockwood, Singin' in the Rain
Hopewell Area High School
2011

Bethany Anjelica Menjivar
Millie Dillmount, Thoroughly Modern Millie
Ambridge Area High School

John Michael Taormina
Curly, Oklahoma!
Quigley Catholic High School