Finalist: The Baltimore Sun , by Jim Haner, John B. O'Donnell and Kimberly A. C. Wilson
For "Justice Undone," their in-depth examination of the city's disturbingly low conviction rate in murder cases.
Winners
Prize Winner in Explanatory Reporting in 2003:
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.)
Explanatory Reporting
Finalists
Nominated as finalists in Explanatory Reporting in 2003:
Staff
For its painstaking explanation of chroni'wasting disease among deer in Wisconsin, and the impact of the affliction on the state's citizens, communities and culture.
The Jury
The Jury
Howard Weaver(chair )
vice president/news
Jane Amari
editor and publisher
Martin Baron
editor
James Carey
CBS professor of international journalism
Robert W. Merry
president and publisher
Dele Olojede*
foreign editor
David Risser
executive editor
Winners in Explanatory Reporting
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.
Richard Read
For vividly illustrating the domestic impact of the Asian economic crisis by profiling the local industry that exports frozen french fries.
2003 Prize Winners
Diana K. Sugg
For her absorbing, often poignant stories that illuminated complex medical issues through the lives of people.
Photography Staff
For its powerful, imaginative coverage of Colorado's raging forest fires.
Staff
For its detailed, well-crafted stories on the accidental drowning of four boys in the Merrimack River.