1987

Rita Frances Dove – [American]
(born August 28, 1952) 

"For a distinguished volume of original verse by an American author, One thousand dollars ($1,000)."

1950

Gwendolyn Brooks – [American]
(June 7, 1917 – December 3, 2000) 

"For the best volume of verse published during the year by an American author, Five hundred dollars ($500)."