Finalist: New Times Los Angeles , by Peter Rainer

For his versatile and perceptive writing about film.

Winners

Prize Winner in Criticism in 1998:

For her passionate, intelligent writing on books and contemporary literature. Criticism

Nominated as finalists in Criticism in 1998:

For her tough-minded, critical columns on television and its place in politics and culture.

former editor

member, editorial board

director, national arts journalism program

tv critic

executive editor

1997

For his lucid and illuminating music criticism.

1996

For his knowledgeable writing on architecture.

1995

For her book reviews and other cultural criticism.

1994

For his skillful and resonant classical music criticism.

Awarded posthumously, commemorating the centennial year of his birth, for his distinguished and enduring contributions to American music.

Beat Reporting

For her consistently illuminating coverage of the United States Supreme Court.

Biography

For its comprehensive coverage of a botched bank robbery and subsequent police shoot-out in North Hollywood.