EDITORIAL WRITING

Judged by Clint Talbott, columnist, Boulder Daily Camera, Pulitzer finalist for editorial writing, 1998.

First Place
Gary Nelson, The Tribune, "Freedom for a Killer," "Basic Questions," "No Ordinary Day"

"The first place winner's entries are powerfully written, important and persuasive. Fine writing, graceful prose."

Second Place
Joel Nilsson, The Arizona Republic, "Tragedy at Boys Ranch"

"'Arizona Boys Ranch' evokes strong outrage and is well done, but could have hit harder."

Third Place
Joel Nilsson, The Arizona Republic, "Mesa's Flip-Flop"

"'Mesa votes not to sell guns' is a good example of a crusade. It has good punch and focus."