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

Awarded to Robert Campbell of The Boston Globe for his knowledgeable writing on architecture.

Robert Campbell is awarded the 1996 Pulitzer Prize by George Rupp, Columbia University President.

Finalists

Also nominated as finalists in this category were: Gail Caldwell of The Boston Globe for her insightful reviews and comments on books and the literary scene, and Stephen Hunter of The Baltimore Sun for his distinguished film criticism.