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.
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.