The Arlyn Award is a search for "truly outstanding" design in the puppet theatre. Not more than one Arlyn Award may be awarded in a competition. All entries remaining into the final round of judging are presented an Arlyn Citation of Design.
The Arlyn Award consists of a trophy and a cash prize, at present, of approximately US$ 1,000.00
The Arlyn Award for Outstanding Design in Puppet Theatre and the prize endowment fund are administered by the Arlyn Award Society, an independent, charitable-tax status society registered in British Columbia, Canada.