Award Categories
As of 2011 there are 26 categories of awards, plus several special awards. Starting with 11 awards in 1947, the names and number of categories have changed over the years; a complete history of each award category was published in 2005.
A newly established non-competitive award, The Isabelle Stevenson Award, was given for the first time at the awards ceremony in 2009. The award is for an individual who has made a "substantial contribution of volunteered time and effort on behalf of one or more humanitarian, social service or charitable organizations."
The category of Special Theatrical Event was retired as of the 2009–2010 season.
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Special categories
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Retired awards
- Tony Award for Best Author
- Best Conductor and Musical Director
- Tony Award for Best Revival (replaced by separate musical and play awards)
- Tony Award for Best Stage Technician
- Best Special Theatrical Event
- Best Director (split into two categories: Best Direction of A Musical & Best Direction of A Play)
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