The Helpmann Awards® Voting Collegiate are responsible for casting votes for Eligible Productions nominated by each Nominating Panel and the Industry Awards Panel. The Voters decide on who the winner in each Awards category will be.

A person is eligible to be a Helpmanns Voter in 2012 if he or she is:

• a nominated employee of an LPA Member;
• a member of a Nominating Panel or the Industry Awards Panel;
• Previous Helpmann Award Winner;
• 2010, 2011 and 2012 Helpmann Award® Nominee;
• a member of the arts media appointed by the Helpmann Awards Administration Committee (HAAC); or
• a distinguished member of the industry appointed by HAAC.

The voting process is tabulated and audited by BDO. The results are confidential and the winners are announced at the Helpmann Awards® Ceremony.