Scott Joplin
A special award is bestowed posthumously on Scott Joplin, in this Bicentennial Year, for his contributions to American music.
Winners in Special Citations and Awards
Roger Sessions
For his life's work as a distinguished American composer.
James Thomas Flexner
For George Washington, Vols. I-IV.
1976 Prize Winners
Walter Wellesley (Red) Smith
For his commentary on sports in 1975 and for many other years.
Alan M. Kriegsman
For his critical writing about the dance during 1975.