The Helpmann Awards® Nominating Panels comprise representatives of the live performance industry, including the LPA Executive Council and previous Helpmann Award® winners, in addition to other prominent industry practitioners. Panelists include artists, creatives, arts administrators, writers, journalists, producers, promoters, venue managers and educators.

The Helpmann Awards Administration Committee selects the Panel Chairs who then appoint Panelists to ensure broad geographic and artistic representation. All Chairs and Panelists participate on a voluntary basis and we thank them for their generous contribution.

Once all entries in the Awards are received, each Panel meets in late June and considers the entries. The Panels then select up to four entries for nomination per category, and recommend any entry within the artistic discipline to the Industry Awards Panel for consideration for the Industry Award nominations.

All Panelists are also eligible to vote in the Awards.

Increase your chances of being nominated:

If you are an LPA Member and your show is eligible to enter into this year’s Helpmann Awards®, be sure to invite members of the appropriate nominating panels to your production to increase your chances of being nominated for a Helpmann Award®. For details on how to contact panelists, contact Anna Muscara