Best Actor in a Drama: Mark Cook, Frank Gibbons, This Happy Breed, The Hamble Players, "A convincing portrayal"; Simon Williams, Edmond Dantes, The Count of Monte Cristo, Titchfield Festival Theatre, "Skillfully grew from young innocent to scheming cynic"; Graham Cranmer, CS Lewis, Shadowlands, Chesil Theatre, "An outstanding performance"; Symon Easton, Captain Scott, Terra Nova, RAODS, "A tour de force"; Steve Cosier, Clifford Anderson, Deathtrap, RAODS, "Suitably mysterious".

Best Actress in a Drama: Rachel O'Neill, Joy Gresham, Shadowlands, Chesil Theatre, "Convincingly displayed a full range of emotions"; Lyn Bentley, Ethel, This Happy Breed, The Hamble Players, "Showed effective reactions to tribulations"; Katy Watkins, Kyra, Skylight, Chesil Theatre; "An entirely believable portrayal"; Maggie Rose, Rachel, My Cousin Rachel, Lymington Players, "Gave a performance full of intrigue"; Emma Carter, Irina, Three Sisters, Oneoff Productions, "Full of life".

Best Director of a Drama: Norma York, Shadowlands, Chesil Theatre; "A director with vision"; Rob Gower, Terra Nova, RAODS, "This director provides a moving experience"; Ian Hylands, The Count of Monte Cristo, Titchfield Festival Theatre, "Gave this production full justice"; Wayne Ings, This Happy Breed, The Hamble Players, "Achieved a credible period-feel with great attention to detail".

Best Supporting Actor in a Drama: Noel Thorpe-Tracey, Major Lewis, Shadowlands, Chesil Theatre, "A perfect foil as the brother"; Patric Howe, Bob Mitchell, This Happy Breed, The Hamble Players, "A fine supporting performance"; Brian Fitzmaurice, Abbe Faria, The Count of Monte Cristo, Titchfield Festival Theatre, "Brilliantly credible characterisation"; David Billett, Dr Edward Wilson, Terra Nova, RAODS, "Realistic interpretation", Chris Morrison, Danglars, The Count of Monte Cristo, Titchfield Festival Theatre, "A particularly adroit performance".

Best Supporting Actress in a Drama: Christine English, Sister Helena, The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, RAODS, "A persuasive depiction"; Lisa Gilmour, Sandy, The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, RAODS, "Totally engaging"; Kate Olliver-Kneafsey, Helen, A Taste of Honey, Oneoff Productions, "Excels in her range of emotions"; Kay Baker, Mrs Flint, This Happy Breed, The Hamble Players, "A truly believable portrayal"; Francesca McCrohon, Jo, A Taste of Honey, Oneoff Productions, "Brought credibility to this role".