The Patrick Quinn Award


Current Recipient: Sandra Nance

The Patrick Quinn Award for Distinguished Service to Actors was established in 2007 by  his estate to recognize and reward those who give so much of themselves to improve the lives of Equity members. Patrick Quinn served three terms as President of Actors’ Equity and, before his untimely passing, had just assumed the role of Executive Director, an historic first. Patrick was a tireless, charismatic and passionate leader who inspired confidence in the members as well as attracting many others to the service of the union. 

Past Recipients: 2007-Present

Year Recipient Role
2026 Sandra Nance
2025 Nancy Daly
2024 Christine Toy Johnson Treasurer of The Dramatists Guild and creator of The Asian American Theatre Artists Collective
2023 Brian Stokes Mitchell Chairman of the Entertainment Community Fund
2017 Anne Fortuno Actors' Equity Association
2014 Joseph Ruskin AEA Councillor
2013 Tom Viola Executive Director Of Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights Aids
2009 Conard Fowkes Treasurer of Actors' Equity Association
2008 Alan Eisenberg Executive Director of Actors' Equity Association
2007 Jeanna Belkin AEA Councillor