Sinclair Theatre received 27 awards for outstanding work in performance and design at the DayTony Gala held August 10 at Sinclair's Conference Center. The DayTony organization is Dayton's equivalent of Broadway's Tony Awards. Eleven collegiate and community theatres are evaluated by five respondents for each production, with results tabulated into two categories: Awards of Excellence and Merit. Sinclair Theatre's 2011–2012 productions received the following awards:

Awards of Excellence

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)

Chris Hahn, Acting in a Leading Role in a Play
Josh Smith, Acting in a Leading Role in a Play
Stephen Skiles, Direction
Patrick Hayes, Costume Design

The Crucible

Chris Hahn, Acting in a Leading Role in a Play
Tametha Divvleeon, Acting in a Supporting Role in a Play
Kathleen Hotmer, Costume Design

I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change

Jenna Burnette, Acting in a Leading Role in a Musical
Tabitha Carroll, Acting in a Leading Role in a Musical
Destre Inlow, Acting in a Leading Role in a Musical
The Cast, Ensemble Performance

The Laramie Project

Robb Willoughby, Guest Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
Patti Celek and Gion DeFrancesco, Projections

Awards of Merit

Almost, Maine

Gina Neuerer, Lighting Design

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)

Kevin Erman, Acting in a Leading Role in a Play
Joe Kelzer, Lighting Design
Stephen Skiles, Sound Design
The Cast, Ensemble Performance

The Crucible

Patrick Hayes, Acting in a Leading Role in a Play

I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change

Zach King, Acting in a Leading Role in a Musical
Nicole Dine, Acting in a Leading Role in a Musical

The Laramie Project

John Dunn, Acting in a Supporting Role in a Play
Scott Stoney, Direction
Gina Neuerer, Lighting Design
Terry Stump, Properties
Terry Stump, Scenic Design
Stephen Skiles, Sound Design