For distinguished commentary, One thousand dollars ($1,000).
Newsday , by Murray Kempton
For witty and insightful reflection on public issues in 1984 and throughout a distinguished career.
The Jury
The Jury
Robert L. Bartley(Chair)
Vice President & Editor, The Wall Street Journal
Lionel Bascom
Self-Syndicated Columnist
David Burgin
Vice President & Editor, Orlando Sentinel
James M. Ragsdale
Editor, The Standard-Times, New Bedford, Mass.
H. L. Stevenson
Former Editor in Chief, United Press International
Winners in Commentary
Dave Anderson
For his commentary on sports.
1985 Prize Winners
Howard Rosenberg
For his television criticism.