Theatr Clwyd's Liam Evans-Ford Shortlisted for Arts Professional of the Year

Theatr Clwyd's Chief Executive Liam Evans-Ford has been shortlisted for Arts Professional of the Year at the inaugural Arts Professional Awards — a wonderful nod to a decade of bold, transformative leadership in North Wales.

The awards, judged by an independent panel of theatre sector heavyweights, celebrate leadership, financial stewardship and innovation across the UK arts world. Liam joins a stellar shortlist alongside leaders from Norwich Theatre, Dulwich Picture Gallery and Polka Theatre.

During his ten years at the helm, Liam has led a major capital redevelopment of the Flintshire-based charity’s home in Mold, set the organisation on a stable and solid financial footing and successfully negotiated the theatre's separation from Flintshire County Council — paving the way for the venue's landmark redevelopment and an exciting new chapter for audiences, artists and the wider community.

Winners will be announced on 13 May at the Business of the Arts Summit at Conway London.

Theatr Clwyd’s Executive Director Liam Evans-Ford

said: It is incredibly humbling to be shortlisted for such a prestigious award – to be recognised by your peers and industry titans is an honour. I am a firm believer that success is built from teamwork, and so this nomination is a mark of confidence not only in me, but in the incredible team, partners and funders with whom I have the pleasure of working.”