The 2009 special award recipients are as follows:
THE TED SCHMITT AWARD for the world premiere of an outstanding new play will be awarded to Julie Marie Myatt for The Happy Ones. The award is accompanied by an offer to publish and a $1000 check funded by Samuel French, Inc.
THE POLLY WARFIELD AWARD for an excellent season in a small to mid-size theater will be awarded to Celebration Theatre. The award is accompanied by a $500 check, funded by the Nederlander Organization.
THE BOB Z AWARD for career achievement in set design will be awarded to Sibyl Wickersheimer.
THE ANGSTROM AWARD for career achievement in lighting design will be awarded to Luke Moyer. The award is accompanied by a $1000 check, funded by Angstrom Lighting.
THE MARGARET HARFORD AWARD for sustained excellence in theater will be awarded to the Rubicon Theatre Company. The award is accompanied by a $500 check, funded by Disney Theatricals.
THE JOEL HIRSCHHORN AWARD for outstanding achievement in musical theatre will be awarded to Jason Robert Brown. The award is accompanied by a $500 check, funded by David Elzer/Demand PR.
THE MILTON KATSELAS AWARD for career or special achievement in direction will be awarded to Richard Israel. The award is accompanied by a $1000 check, funded by Katselas Theatre Company.
A special award for LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT to Los Angeles Theatre will be awarded to Kirk Douglas.