For distinguished criticism or commentary, One thousand dollars ($1,000). (As separate Prizes were awarded each year, the category was formally divided in 1973.)
The Record, by William A. Caldwell
For his commentary in his daily column.
The Jury
The Jury
F. K. Arthur, Jr.(Chair)
Editor and Publisher, Monterey Peninsula Herald
Floyd Barger
Executive Editor, New York Daily News
Richard R. Campbell
Managing Editor, Cleveland Press
Robert H. Giles
Managing Editor, Akron Beacon Journal
Robert L. Hudson
Managing Editor, Tampa Tribune
Robert Mason
Editor, The Virginian-Pilot
Winners in Criticism or Commentary
Marquis W. Childs
For distinguished commentary during 1969.
1971 Prize Winners
Harold C. Schonberg
For his music criticism during 1970.
Paul Conrad
For his editorial cartooning during 1970.