For a distinguished example of reporting within a newspaper's area of circulation that meets the daily challenges of journalism such as spot news reporting or consistent beat coverage, One thousand dollars ($1,000).
Virginian-Pilot and Ledger-Star , by Thomas Turcol
For City Hall coverage which exposed the corruption of a local economic development official.
Finalists
Nominated as finalists in General News Reporting in 1985:
Jonathan Kaufman
For his series on neighborhood activism in Boston
Staff
For its coverage, under deadline pressure, of the worst forest fire in Helena's history.
The Jury
The Jury
Robert C. Maynard(Chair)
Editor and Publisher, Oakland Tribune
David E. Halvorsen
Editor, San Francisco Examiner
Randall C. Hatch
Managing Editor, Ogden Standard-Examiner
Mary Schurz
Editor and Publisher, The Advocate-Messenger, Danville, Ky.
William J. Woestendiek
Executive Editor, The Plain Dealer
1985 Prize Winners
Murray Kempton
For witty and insightful reflection on public issues in 1984 and throughout a distinguished career.
Howard Rosenberg
For his television criticism.