Billy T Award

Billy T Award
Awarded forKiwi comedian with "outstanding potential" at the NZICF
Sponsored byNew Zealand Comedy Trust
LocationSkyCity Auckland
CountryNew Zealand
Presented byPrevious winner
Reward(s)NZ$5,000
First awarded1997; 27 years ago (1997)
Most nominationsJamie Bowen (4)
Benjamin Crellin (4)
WebsiteBilly T Award

The Billy T Award is a New Zealand comedy award recognising up-and-coming New Zealand comedians with outstanding potential. It has been presented annually since its inception in 1997 when Cal Wilson and Ewen Gilmour shared the award. The Billy T was shared between two comedians until 2001 when it became a solo award.[1]

The Billy T Award is presented alongside the Fred Award as part of an initiative by the New Zealand Comedy Trust to "foster and encourage outstanding New Zealand talent".[2]

  1. ^ NZ On Air, Press Release: ‘New Zealand Laughs On Air’ 23/4/02.
  2. ^ NZ International Comedy festival, Press Release: ‘2007 Billy T Nominees’ 16 January 2007