Finalist: Universal Press Syndicate , by Richard Reeves
The Jury
The Jury
Claude Sitton(Chair)*
Editorial Director and Vice President, The News and Observer/Raleigh Times
Hazel B. Garland
Columnist/Consultant, New Pittsburgh Courier
Bernard Judy
Editor, Toledo Blade
Durwood McAlister
Editor, The Atlanta Journal
Robert H. Spiegel
Editor, Wisconsin State Journal
Winners in Commentary
William Safire
For commentary on the Bert Lance affair.
George F. Will
For distinguished commentary on a variety of topics.
Walter Wellesley (Red) Smith
For his commentary on sports in 1975 and for many other years.
1980 Prize Winners
William A. Henry III
For critical writing about television.