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

Awarded to Margo Jefferson of The New York Times for her book reviews and other cultural criticism.

Margo Jefferson receives her 1995 Pulitzer Prize from Columbia University President George Rupp.

Finalists

Also nominated as finalists in this category were: Stephen Hunter of The Baltimore Sun for his film criticism, and Dorothy Rabinowitz of The Wall Street Journal for her writing about television.