For the best editorial article written during the year, the test of excellence being clearness of style, moral purpose, sound reasoning and power to influence public opinion in the right direction, due account being taken of the whole volume of the writer’s editorial work during the year, $500.
William Wesley Waymack of The Des Moines Register & Tribune
For his distinguished editorial writing during the year.
The Jury
The Jury
Faculty of Journalism, Columbia University
Winners in Editorial Writing
John W. Owens of The Baltimore Sun
For distinguished editorial writing during the year.
Felix Morley of The Washington Post and George B. Parker of Scripps-Howard Newspapers
For distinguished editorial writing during the year.
E. P. Chase of the Atlantic (Iowa) News-Telegraph
For an editorial entitled, "Where is Our Money?"
1938 Prize Winners
Edmonton Journal
A special bronze plaque for its editorial leadership in defense of the freedom of the press (via a campaign against the Accurate News and Information Act) in the province of Alberta, Canada.
Marquis James
Comprising two volumes: "The Border Captain" and "Portrait of a President."
Arthur Krock of The New York Times
For his exclusive authorized interview with the President of the United States on February 27, 1937.