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The Joseph Jefferson Awards (The Jeff Awards) are given annually by a volunteer non-profit committee to acknowledge excellence in theatre in the Chicago area. Founded in 1968, the awards are given in tribute to actor Joseph Jefferson. Two types of awards are given: "Jeff Awards" are for work done under an Actors' Equity Association contract, while "Non-Equity Jeff Awards" are for non-union work. Award recipients are determined by a secret ballot.

Award categories

Awards are given "for outstanding achievement" in the following categories:

• Production
• Director
• Actor and Actress in a Principal Role
• Actor and Actress in a Supporting Role
• Production
• Direction
• Actor and Actress in a Revue
• Cameo Performance
• Ensemble
• Choreography
• Scenic Design
• Lighting Design
• Costume Design
• Original Music
• Musical Direction
• Sound Design
• New Work
• Adaptation

External links

• Joseph Jefferson Awards Website