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 Tribune , by Jonathan Freedman
For his editorials urging passage of the first major immigration reform act in 34 years.
Finalists
Nominated as finalists in Editorial Writing in 1987:
Bernard L. Stein
For his editorials on various campaign issues affecting the Bronx, N.Y. community.
Daniel P. Henninger
For his editorials on medical and ethical issues, which helped inspire changes in FDA drug approval procedures.
The Jury
The Jury
Jean Otto(Chair)
Editorial Page Editor, Rocky Mountain News
Thomas J. Bray
Editorial Page Editor, The Detroit News
Joseph Dill
Editor, The Forum, Fargo, N.D.
Craig Klugman
Editor, The Journal-Gazette, Fort Wayne, Ind.
Arnold Ropiek
Managing Editor, The Times, Trenton, N.J.
Winners in Editorial Writing
Jack Fuller
For his editorials on constitutional issues.
Richard Aregood
For his editorials on a variety of subjects.
Albert Scardino
For his series of editorials on various local and state matters.
Editorial Board
For its campaign against the detention of illegal Haitian immigrants by federal officials.
1987 Prize Winners
Charles Krauthammer
For his witty and insightful columns on national issues.
Richard Eder
For his book reviews.