Finalist: San Francisco Chronicle , by John King

For his perceptive, passionate criticism of architecture and urban design and their impact on life in his city.

Winners

Prize Winner in Criticism in 2003:

For his authoritative film criticism that is both intellectually rewarding and a pleasure to read. Criticism

Nominated as finalists in Criticism in 2003:

For his commanding reviews and essays on architectural development and preservation in an ever-evolving city.

editor in chief

president, publisher and CEO

professor & director, National Arts Journalism Program Graduate School of Journalism

assistant metro editor/border issues

features editor

2002

For his crisp coverage of classical music that captures its essence.

2001

For her insightful observations on contemporary life and literature.

2000

For his fresh and authoritative writing on photography.

1999

For his lucid coverage of city architecture, including an influential series supporting the development of Chicago's lakefront area.

Beat Reporting

For her absorbing, often poignant stories that illuminated complex medical issues through the lives of people.

Biography

For its powerful, imaginative coverage of Colorado's raging forest fires.

For its detailed, well-crafted stories on the accidental drowning of four boys in the Merrimack River.