For a distinguished cartoon or portfolio of cartoons published during the year, characterized by originality, editorial effectiveness, quality of drawing and pictorial effect, Seven thousand five hundred dollars ($7,500).

Awarded to David Horsey of The Seattle Post-Intelligencer for his perceptive cartoons executed with a distinctive style and sense of humor.

Columbia University President Lee C. Bollinger (left) presents David Horsey with the 2003 Pulitzer Prize in Editorial Cartooning.

Finalists

Also nominated as finalists in this category were: Rex Babin of The Sacramento Bee for his arresting cartoons on a broad range of subjects, drawn with simple eye-catching imagery, and Clay Bennett of The Christian Science Monitor for his provocative portfolio of cartoons marked by clarity and simplicity.