The Isabelle Stevenson Award is a non-competitive philanthropic award presented as part of the Tony Awards to "recognize an individual from the theatre community who has made a substantial contribution of volunteered time and effort on behalf of one or more humanitarian, social service or charitable organizations, regardless of whether such organizations relate to the theatre.
"[1] It is named for Isabelle Stevenson, a dancer who performed for audiences all round the world and was president and later chairperson of the board of the American Theatre Wing until her death in 2003.
[2] A single recipient is chosen by the Tony Award Administration Committee and may not be presented at every ceremony.
[3][4] The American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League present the winner with a copy of a circular brass and bronze medallion designed by art director Herman Rosse at an annual award ceremony in New York City.
[9] As of the 77th Tony Awards in 2023, which honored theatre over the 2023–24 theater season, actor Billy Porter is the most recent winner in this category for "his work with the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation and Entertainment Community Fund.