George Gershwin

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

Winners in Special Citations and Awards

1996

For his extraordinary and continuing contribution as a voice and conscience of his city.

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.

Commentary

For his coverage of the brutalization of a Haitian immigrant by police officers at a Brooklyn stationhouse.