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, Three thousand dollars ($3,000).
The Pottstown (PA) Mercury , by Thomas J. Hylton
For his editorials about a local bond issue for the preservation of farmland and other open space in rural Pennsylvania.
Finalists
Nominated as finalists in Editorial Writing in 1990:
David C. Anderson
For his editorials on drugs and the homeless.
Leonard Morris
For his series of editorials on abortion.
The Jury
The Jury
Frank Del Olmo(Chair)
Deputy Editor of the Editorial Pages, Los Angeles Times
Lawrence K. Beaupre
Executive Editor/Vice President, Westchester Rockland Newspapers, Inc., White Plains, N.Y.
Jonathan Freedman*
Freelance Editorial Writer/Columnist, San Diego, Calif.
Pamela J. Johnson
Managing Editor, Phoenix Gazette
Winners in Editorial Writing
Lois Wille
For her editorials on a variety of local issues.
Jane Healy
For her series of editorials protesting overdevelopment of Florida's Orange County.
Jonathan Freedman
For his editorials urging passage of the first major immigration reform act in 34 years.
Jack Fuller
For his editorials on constitutional issues.
1990 Prize Winners
Jim Murray
For his sports columns.
Allan Temko
For his architecture criticism.