Finalist: The Baltimore Sun , by Erika Niedowski
For her illuminating account of how one of America's best hospitals let an infant die of a preventable condition and how the devastated mother joined with the hospital to spare other families such heartache.
Winners
Prize Winner in Explanatory Reporting in 2004:
Kevin Helliker and Thomas M. Burton
For their groundbreaking examination of aneurysms, an often overlooked medical condition that kills thousands of Americans each year.
Explanatory Reporting
Finalists
Nominated as finalists in Explanatory Reporting in 2004:
Bernard Wolfson, William Heisel and Chris Knap
For their ambitious exploration of the quality of care at 26 local hospitals and the creation of a "report card" to help consumers make medical decisions.
The Jury
The Jury
Paul C. Tash(chair )
president and editor
Jill Abramson
managing editor
Kenneth F. Brusic
editor and senior vice president
Dionicio Flores
executive vice president and editor
Susan Goldberg
executive editor
Paul Van Slambrouck
editor
Troy Turner
executive editor
Winners in Explanatory Reporting
Staff
For its clear, concise and comprehensive stories that illuminated the roots, significance and impact of corporate scandals in America. (Moved by the jury from the Public Service category.)
Staff
For its informed and detailed reporting, before and after the September 11th attacks on America, that profiled the global terrorism network and the threats it posed.
Staff
For "Gateway to Gridlock," its clear and compelling profile of the chaotic American air traffic system.
Eric Newhouse
For his vivid examination of alcohol abuse and the problems it creates in the community.
2004 Prize Winners
Daniel Golden
For his compelling and meticulously documented stories on admission preferences given to the children of alumni and donors at American universities.
David Leeson and Cheryl Diaz Meyer
For their eloquent photographs depicting both the violence and poignancy of the war with Iraq.
Staff
For its compelling and comprehensive coverage of the massive wildfires that imperiled a populated region of southern California.