For distinguished criticism, Three thousand dollars ($3,000).

News and Observer , by Michael Skube

For his writing about books and other literary topics.

Finalists

Nominated as finalists in Criticism in 1989:

For his theater criticism.

For her criticism of television and other subjects.

Associate Editor, Orlando Sentinel

Columnist, Miami Herald

Executive Editor, San Francisco Examiner

Editor, Kenosha (Wis.) News

Editor of Editorial Pages, The Baltimore Sun

1988

For his television criticism.

1987

For his book reviews.

1986

For his music criticism.

1985

For his television criticism.

Biography

Commentary

For his provocative columns on local and national affairs.

Drama