For distinguished criticism, Seven thousand five hundred dollars ($7,500).

Awarded to Stephen Hunter of The Washington Post for his authoritative film criticism that is both intellectually rewarding and a pleasure to read.

Columbia University President Lee C. Bollinger (left) presents Stephen Hunter with the 2003 Pulitzer Prize in Criticism.

Finalists

Also nominated as finalists in this category were: John King of the San Francisco Chronicle for his perceptive, passionate criticism of architecture and urban design and their impact on life in his city, and Nicolai Ouroussoff of the Los Angeles Times for his commanding reviews and essays on architectural development and preservation in an ever-evolving city.