 The award comes with a $20,000 commission to create new work and provides for a full production of that work presented by each organization.Past recipients include Tim Etchells, Richard Maxwell, Rabih Mroué, Young Jean Lee, National Theater of the United States of America, Radiohole, and Heather Woodbury.The Ethyl Eichelberger Award, named for the flamboyant, hilarious, trailblazing performer, Ethyl Eichelberger, (1945-1990) is awarded to an artist who "exemplifies Ethyl's larger-than-life style and generosity of spirit; who embodies Ethyl's multi-talented artistic virtuosity, bridging worlds and inspiring those around them."