Finalist: The Philadelphia Inquirer , by Inga Saffron
For her passionate and insightful architectural criticism that, through clear, elegant writing, was as accessible to the ordinary reader as it was to the expert.
Winners
Prize Winner in Criticism in 2004:
Dan Neil
For his one-of-a-kind reviews of automobiles, blending technical expertise with offbeat humor and astute cultural observations.
Criticism
Finalists
Nominated as finalists in Criticism in 2004:
Nicolai Ouroussoff
For his versatile architectural criticism that stretched from his hometown's new Disney Hall to the rubble in Baghdad, where he pondered the ancient city's resurrection.
The Jury
The Jury
Jack W. Davis Jr.(chair )
president, publisher and CEO
Donald Forst
editor-in-chief
Froma Harrop
columnist/editorial writer
Ray Rinaldi
assistant managing editor, features
Susan White
U.S.-Mexico border editor
Winners in Criticism
Stephen Hunter
For his authoritative film criticism that is both intellectually rewarding and a pleasure to read.
Justin Davidson
For his crisp coverage of classical music that captures its essence.
Gail Caldwell
For her insightful observations on contemporary life and literature.
Henry Allen
For his fresh and authoritative writing on photography.
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.