The Abilene Reporter-News' "Abbie Awards" are awarded annually.
In 2005, ACU received the following:
Non-Musical
Lead Actor
Eric Harrell, Winner, for Paul in Barefoot in the Park
Andrew Young, Nominee, for various roles in Pride's Crossing
Lead Actress
Heather Ketchersid, Nominee, for Mabel in Pride's Crossing
Supporting Actor
Jason Kennedy, Winner, for various roles in Pride's Crossing
Adam Hester, Nominee, for Victor Velasco in Barefoot in the Park
Musical
Lead Actor
Ben Jeffrey, Nominee, for Frederic Graham/Petruchio in Kiss Me, Kate!
Nathan Jerkins, Nominee, for Sir Toby Belch in ASF's Twelfth Night
Lead Actress
Kelly Haseltine, Winner, for Lilli Vanessi/Kate in Kiss Me, Kate!
Supporting Actor
Jason Kennedy, Nominee, for Malvolio in ASF's Twelfth Night
Stephen Weathers, Nominee, for The Professor in ASF's Twelfth Night
Supporting Actress
Lara Seibert, Nominee, for Lois Lane/Bianca in Kiss Me, Kate!
Amanda McGee, Nominee, for Maria in ASF's Twelfth Night
Best Play
Kiss Me, Kate!, Nominee
Pride's Crossing, Nominee
