Finalist: The New York Times , by Staff
For its swift, penetrating coverage of a fire in the Bronx that killed nine persons, eight of them children.
Winners
Prize Winner in Breaking News Reporting in 2008:
Staff
For its exceptional, multi-faceted coverage of the deadly shooting rampage at Virginia Tech, telling the developing story in print and online.
Breaking News Reporting
Finalists
Nominated as finalists in Breaking News Reporting in 2008:
Staff
For its tenacious coverage of the twists and turns in the scandal involving the state's senator, Larry Craig.
The Jury
The Jury
Ronnie Agnew(Chair )
executive editor
Thomas E. Heslin
managing editor for new media
Debby Krenek
managing editor
Kevin Whitmer
managing editor, content
Matthew Winkler
editor in chief
Winners in Breaking News Reporting
Staff
For its skillful and tenacious coverage of a family missing in the Oregon mountains, telling the tragic story both in print and online.
Staff
For its courageous and aggressive coverage of Hurricane Katrina, overcoming desperate conditions facing the city and the newspaper.
Staff
For its comprehensive, clear-headed coverage of the resignation of New Jersey's governor after he announced he was gay and confessed to adultery with a male lover.
Staff
For its compelling and comprehensive coverage of the massive wildfires that imperiled a populated region of southern California.
2008 Prize Winners
The Washington Post
in exposing mistreatment of wounded veterans at Walter Reed Hospital, evoking a national outcry and producing reforms by federal officials.
David Umhoefer
For his stories on the skirting of tax laws to pad pensions of county employees, prompting change and possible prosecution of key figures.
David Lang
Co-commissioned by the Carnegie Hall Corporation and The Perth Theater and Concert Hall, and premiered October 25, 2007 in Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall, New York City (G. Schirmer, Inc.).
Staff
For its exceptional, multi-faceted coverage of the deadly shooting rampage at Virginia Tech, telling the developing story in print and online.