For distinguished editorial writing, the test of excellence being clearness of style, moral purpose, sound reasoning and power to influence public opinion in what the writer conceives to be the right direction, due account being taken of the whole volume of the editorial writer’s work during the year, One thousand dollars ($1,000).
The Trentonian , by F. Gilman Spencer
For his courageous campaign to focus public attention on scandals in New Jersey's state government.
The Jury
The Jury
Derick J. Daniels(Chair)
Vice President/News, Knight Newspapers
Michael Balfe Howard
Managing Editor, Rocky Mountain News
Michael J. O'Neill
Managing Editor, New York Daily News
Barbara Somerville
Columnist & Consumer Editor, Palm Beach Post
William F. Thomas
Executive Vice President and Editor, Los Angeles Times
Winners in Editorial Writing
Roger B. Linscott
For his editorials during 1972.
John Strohmeyer
For his editorial campaign to reduce racial tensions in Bethlehem.
Horance G. Davis Jr.
For his editorials in support of the peaceful desegregation of Florida's schools.
Philip L. Geyelin
For his editorials during 1969.
1974 Prize Winners
Edwin A. Roberts Jr.
For his commentary on public affairs during 1973.
Emily Genauer
For her critical writing about art and artists.
Paul Szep
For his editorial cartooning during 1973.