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2001 Pulitzer Prize Board
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Front row: J. Byrd, M. Pride, R. Pederson, E. Seaton, S. Rowe, L. Boccardi, D. Goodwin; Back row: T. Goldstein, S. Topping, A. Barnes, W. Safire, W. Ketter, H. Gates, D. Graham, R. Oppel, J. Carroll, H. Gates, G. Rupp, P. Steiger --(photo credit: Joe Pineiro)

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Edward Seaton, chair; Seymour Topping, administrator

Tom Hallman Jr.

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For his poignant profile of a disfigured 14-year old boy who elects to have life-threatening surgery in an effort to improve his appearance.
Tags: 2001
Location
Portland
Categories: Feature Writing
Publication
The Oregonian

Matt Rainey

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George Rupp and Matt Rainey
Citation
For his emotional photographs that illustrate the care and recovery of two students critically burned in a dormitory fire at Seton Hall University.
Tags: 2001
Location
Newark, NJ
Categories: Feature Photography
Publication
The Star-Ledger

Staff

Citation
For "Gateway to Gridlock," its clear and compelling profile of the chaotic American air traffic system.
Tags: 2001
Categories: Explanatory Reporting
Publication
Chicago Tribune

David Moats

Citation
For his even-handed and influential series of editorials commenting on the divisive issues arising from civil unions for same-sex couples.
Tags: 2001
Categories: Editorial Writing
Publication
Rutland (VT) Herald

Gail Caldwell

Citation
For her insightful observations on contemporary life and literature.
Tags: 2001
Categories: Criticism
Publication
The Boston Globe