2002 Pulitzer Prizes
Journalism
The New York Times
For "A Nation Challenged," a special section published regularly after the September 11th terrorist attacks on America, which coherently and comprehensively covered the tragic events, profiled the victims, and tracked the developing story, locally and globally.
Staff of The Wall Street Journal
For its comprehensive and insightful coverage, executed under the most difficult circumstances, of the terrorist attack on New York City, which recounted the day's events and their implications for the future.
Sari Horwitz, Scott Higham and Sarah Cohen of The Washington Post
For a series that exposed the District of Columbia's role in the neglect and death of 229 children placed in protective care between 1993 and 2000, which prompted an overhaul of the city's child welfare system.
Staff of The New York Times
For its informed and detailed reporting, before and after the September 11th attacks on America, that profiled the global terrorism network and the threats it posed.
Gretchen Morgenson of The New York Times
For her trenchant and incisive Wall Street coverage.
Staff of The Washington Post
For its comprehensive coverage of America's war on terrorism, which regularly brought forth new information together with skilled analysis of unfolding developments.
Barry Bearak of The New York Times
For his deeply affecting and illuminating coverage of daily life in war-torn Afghanistan.
Barry Siegel of Los Angeles Times
For his humane and haunting portrait of a man tried for negligence in the death of his son, and the judge who heard the case.
Thomas Friedman of The New York Times
For his clarity of vision, based on extensive reporting, in commenting on the worldwide impact of the terrorist threat.
Justin Davidson of Newsday, Long Island, NY
For his crisp coverage of classical music that captures its essence.
Alex Raksin and Bob Sipchen of Los Angeles Times
For their comprehensive and powerfully written editorials exploring the issues and dilemmas provoked by mentally ill people dwelling on the streets.
Staff of The New York Times
For its consistently outstanding photographic coverage of the terrorist attack on New York City and its aftermath.
Staff of The New York Times
For its photographs chronicling the pain and the perseverance of people enduring protracted conflict in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Books, Drama & Music
Ice Field, by Henry Brant
Premiered on December 12, 2001 at Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco, California.