For a distinguished cartoon or portfolio of cartoons published during the year, characterized by originality, editorial effectiveness, quality of drawing and pictorial effect, Three thousand dollars ($3,000).

Awarded to Mike Luckovich of The Atlanta Constitution.

Mike Luckovich receiving his 1995 Pulitzer Prize from Columbia University President George Rupp.

Finalists

Also nominated as finalists in this category were: Robert L. Ariail of The State, Columbia, SC, and Jim Borgman of The Cincinnati Enquirer.