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Helen Bernstein Book Award for Excellence in Journalism

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The Helen Bernstein Book Award for Excellence in Journalism was established in 1987 through a gift from Joseph Frank Bernstein, in honor of journalist Helen Bernstein (now Helen Bernstein Fealy).  The award is given annually to a journalist whose work has brought public attention to important issues and includes a $15,000 cash prize. Previous Bernstein Award winners include Shane Harris, David Finkel, Jane Mayer, Lawrence Wright, Charlie Savage and Dana Priest.

This year’s finalists are:

The winner will be announced at a reception and award ceremony on May 22. Read the full press release.

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