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    • 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. The Billy T A… See more

    Billy T James

    The Billy T Awards were named in honour of New Zealand comedian Billy T. James. The winner receives ‘the yellow … See more

    Judging

    The winner is selected from five nominees performing during the New Zealand International Comedy Festival. Five judges select a winner based on their proven comedic ability, talent, dedication and potential. … See more

    Controversy

    In 2003, Mike Loder was blacklisted from the 2004 festival after sending fake congratulatory letters to nominees Sully O’Sullivan and Penny Ashton. In 2005, Philip Patston, the 1999 winner who is gay and disable… See more

    Trivia

    • Rhys Mathewson is the youngest recipient of the award at age 19.
    • Benjamin Crellin (2000–03) and Jamie Bowen (2002–04, 2007) share the record for most nominations (four).… See more

    Billy T Award - NZ International Comedy Festival
    Started in 1997 and inspired by comedy legend Billy T James, this award celebrates the growth of fresh talent in the New Zealand comedy industry. Each year it is awarded to an outstanding e…
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