The Star Awards recognize the crucial role that volunteers play. These honored volunteers, who contribute countless hours of their time to music, dance, and theatre companies throughout San Diego County, are crucial to making our arts community thrive. From doing office work to ushering, to helping create costumes, they assist wherever needed to help make our shows happen – all behind the scenes. Awards are presented to volunteer at the annual awards ceremony and gala, presented by The San Diego Performing Arts League.

The Star Awards’ highest recognition, the “Standing Ovation Award”, was last awarded to Jay and Julie Sarno at the 26th Star Awards, and the Pioneer Award was presented to Jennie Hamilton. Join us Monday, November 3, 2023 for the 27th Star Awards.

Monday, November 13
6:00 PM

Join the San Diego Performing Arts League at Tom Ham’s Lighthouse for the 27th Star Awards as we recognize volunteers in the performing arts and celebrate 40 years of SDPAL.

$75 – General Admission
Single seating

$750 – Standard Table*
Seats 10 people

$1000 – VIP Table*
Seats 10 people, 
includes wine service and premium seating

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*No additional seats can be added to Standard or VIP tables.
*After purchasing Standard or VIP tables, please email your list of guests
to Wendy Farris at [email protected].