Cartographers of the American press
For maps of the war fronts that have helped notably to clarify and increase public information on the progress of the Armies and Navies engaged.
Winners in Special Citations and Awards
Byron Price
For the creation and administration of the newspaper and radio codes. (Byron Price [1891–1981] was director of the U.S. Office of Censorship during World War II.)
The New York Times
For the public educational value of its foreign news report, exemplified by its scope, by excellence of writing and presentation and supplementary background information, illustration, and interpretation.
1945 Prize Winners
Harold V. (Hal) Boyle
For distinguished war correspondence during the year 1944.
Sergeant Bill Mauldin
For distinguished service as a cartoonist, as exemplified by the cartoon entitled, "Fresh, spirited American troops, flushed with victory, are bringing in thousands of hungry, ragged, battle-weary prisoners," in the series entitled, "Up Front With Mauldin."