The Gerald Loeb Award is given annually for multiple categories of business reporting. The category "Deadline and/or Beat Writing" was awarded in 1985–2000, "Beat Writing" in 2001, and "Deadline or Beat Writing" in 2002. Beginning in 2003, it was split into "Deadline Writing" (2003–2007) and "Beat Writing" (2003–2010). "Beat Writing" was replaced by "Beat Reporting" beginning in 2011.
Gerald Loeb Award for Deadline and/or Beat Writing (1985–2000)
The Historical List of award winners maintained by the UCLA Anderson School of Management lists a 1984 award for "Deadline/Beat Reporting," but contemporary sources say it was for "Spot News."[1][2]
- The story describes Gulf and Western Industries's plans to sell its consumer and industrial products group to Wickes Cos.[5]
- Their coverage of Texas Air Corp. caused a federal investigation of the company's operating practices and finances.[8]
- They were awarded for their coverage of management turmoil within General Motors.[13]
- Her stories chronicled Viacom's successful battle to takeover Paramount Communications for $10 billion.[14]
- They were awarded "for their breakthrough coverage of the tobacco industry's liability settlement."[18]
- He was honored for his reporting on the government takeover of First National Bank of Keystone.[21]