The Averitt Center celebrated its local stars at the first Emma Awards on Friday night. Cast members of the 2011-2012 Averitt STARs Community Theater productions were nominated for the awards in five categories. The winners are as follows: - Best Director: Helen & Glenn, "Annie" (People's Choice); Mical Whitaker, "The Glass Menagerie" (Critics' Choice) - Best Actor: Lee Walker, "Annie" (People's Choice); Scott Marchbanks, "Hairspray" (Critics' Choice) - Best Actress: Merry Gallagher, "Blithe Spirit" (People's Choice); Carol Thompson, "The Glass Menagerie" (Critics' Choice) - Best Supporting Actor: Russ Lanier, "Annie" (People's Choice); Jacob Furse, "Hairspray" (Critics' Choice) - Best Supporting Actress: Sydney Davis, "Hairspray" (People's Choice); Susan Jackson, "Blithe Spirit" (Critics' Choice) - Best Male Vocalist: Brian Strickland, "Hairspray" (People's Choice and Critics' Choice) - Best Female Vocalist: tie, Sarah Hancock, "The Statesboro Christmas Spectacular," and Lula Brown, "Hairspray" (People's Choice); Abbey McMillan and Macy Pruit, "Annie" (Critics' Choice) - Best Costume: Scott Marchbanks, "Hairspray" (People's Choice); Brenda Dartt, "Blithe Spirit" (Critics' Choice) - Best Show: "Annie" (People's Choice); "Hairspray" (Critics' Choice) A pre-performance reception was held for all ticketed attendees, and nominees were chauffeured to the Emma Kelly Theater where they were greeted with a red carpet welcome.