Throughout its 31-year history, LCT has garnered a rich tradition of awards and honors, including the following:

• Phoenix Awards:

Mary Doveton, Performing Arts, 1996

John Clifford, Special Recognition Award, 1997

Jack Riegle, Arts Volunteer, 2000

Jack Riegle, Performing Arts, 2005

Jane Malin, Arts Volunteer, 2006

Barbara Wasson, Exceptional Artistic Achievement, 2007

• City Enhancement and Cultural Interchange Award Lawrence Arts Commission, 1985

• Original Scripts Recognition Award Association of Kansas Theatre, 1987

• Community Access Award for work with people with disabilities Independence, Inc., 1988

• Runner-up, Kansas AACT/FEST Association of Kansas Theatre, 1993

• Outstanding Achievement in Theatre Award for Jack Be Quick to John Clifford, Mary Doveton and Judy Wright Association of Kansas Theatre, 1995

• First Place, State Competition

• Third Place, Seven-State Regional Competition for Grace and Glorie American Association of Community Theatre Festivals, 1999

• Excellence in Access Award for work with people with disabilities Independence, Inc./Cottonwood, Inc./KLWN & KLZR, 1999