The Pulitzer Prize for Criticism has been presented since 1970 to a newspaper writer who has demonstrated 'distinguished criticism'. Recipients of the award are chosen by an independent board and officially administered by Columbia University.
1970: Ada Louise Huxtable , New York Times, for distinguished criticism during 1969.
1971: Harold C. Schonberg , New York Times, for his music criticism during 1970.
1976: Alan M. Kriegsman , Washington Post, for his critical writing about dance during 1975.
1977For the album by Ash, see 1977 (album). Events January 1 First woman Episcopal priest ordained January 6 EMI sacks the Sex Pistols January 18 Scientists identify a previously unknown bacterium as the cause of the mysterious " legionnaire's disease" Januar: William McPherson , Washington Post, for his contribution to "Book World."
1978Events January January 1 The Copyright Act of 1976 takes effect, making sweeping changes to United States copyright law. January 1 Air India's Boeing 747 explodes near Bombay 213 dead. January 4 Referendum in Chile supports policies of Augusto Pinochet.: Walter Kerr , New York Times, for articles on the theater in 1977 and throughout his long career.
1979Events January-February January 1 Sino-American relations: United States and the People's Republic of China establish diplomatic relations January 4 State of Ohio agrees to pay $675,000 to families of dead and injured in Kent State University shootings.: Paul Gapp , Chicago TribuneThe Chicago Tribune self-styled as the World's Greatest Newspaper is the leading newspaper of the Midwest of the United States. Founded in 1847, the Tribune began as a Know Nothing paper. It consisted mostly of columns that were xenophobic, with constant, architecture
1980: William A. Henry III , Boston Globe, for critical writing about television.
1991: David Shaw , Los Angeles Times, for his critiques of the way in which the media, including his own paper, reported the McMartin Pre-School child molestation case .
1999: Blair Kamin , Chicago Tribune, for his lucid coverage of city architecture, including an influential series supporting the development of Chicago's lakefront area.
2000: Henry Allen , Washington Post, for his fresh and authoritative writing on photography.
2001: Gail Caldwell , Boston Globe, for her insightful observations on contemporary life and literature.
2002: Justin Davidson , Newsday, for his crisp coverage of classical music that captures its essence.
2003:Stephen Hunter, Washington Post, for his authoritative film criticism that is both intellectually rewarding and a pleasure to read.
2004:Dan Neil, Los Angeles Times, for his one-of-a-kind reviews of automobiles, blending technical expertise with offbeat humor and astute cultural observations.
