The Technical Production Services Association (TPSA) Awards ceremony was held on 6 August at The Venue in Melrose Arch, Johannesburg. The TPSA Awards honour industry professionals for the technical services they provide in the production of live events.
On the evening Bonnie Pon of StarBurst Pyrotechnics and Robin Wilter (post-humus) were inducted into the TPSA Hall of Fame for their contributions to the industry.
Full list of winners
Sound Engineer of the Year: Marius Marais
Best Newcomer – Sound Engineer: Johan Griemsehl
Lighting Designer of the Year: Joshua Cutts
Best Newcomer: Lighting Designer: Johnny Scholtz
AV Engineer of the Year: Sean Moss
Best Newcomer – AV Engineer: Sazi Mgaga
Best Set Designer of the Year: Robert Hoey
Best Rigger of the Year: Zeeks Sebatjane
Favourite Sound Rental Company: Gearhouse
Favourite Lighting Rental Company: MGG Productions
Favourite AV Rental Company: AV Systems
Favourite Set & Stage Company: Dream Sets
Favourite Special Effects Company: Laser X
Favourite Technical Venue: Sandton Convention Centre
Favourite Technical Staging Company: Gearhouse
Favourite Backline Company of the Year: SA Backline
Production Manager of the Year: Guillaume Ducray
Hall of Fame: Bonnie Pon & Robin Wilter