For the original American play, performed in New York, which shall best represent in marked fashion the educational value and power of the stage, preferably dealing with American life, Five hundred dollars ($500).
Picnic , by William Inge
The Jury
The Jury
Oscar J. Campbell
Maurice J. Valency
Winners in Drama
1953 Prize Winners
No author named
For the section of its Sunday newspaper edited by Lester Markel and headed, "Review of the Week," which for seventeen years has brought enlightenment and intelligent commentary to its readers.
Edward D. Kuekes
For "Aftermath."
Vermont Connecticut Royster
For distinguished editorial writing during the year.