For distinguished criticism, One thousand dollars ($1,000).
The Washington Star , by Jonathan Yardley
For his book reviews.
The Jury
The Jury
Norman A. Cherniss(Chair)
Executive Editor, Riverside Press-Enterprise
Robert F. Campbell
Editor, The Times, Gainesville, Ga.
Sylvia Porter
Columnist, Field Newspaper Syndicate
Dolph C. Simons, Jr.
Editor and Publisher, Lawrence (Kan.) Daily Journal-World
Robert H. Spiegel
Editor, Wisconsin State Journal
Winners in Criticism
William A. Henry III
For critical writing about television.
Walter Kerr
For articles on the theater in 1977 and throughout his long career.
William McPherson
For his contribution to "Book World."
1981 Prize Winners
Dave Anderson
For his commentary on sports.