Steve Twedt

	Steve Twedt

Steve Twedt, 49, is a special projects writer who has written extensively about patient safety issues for the Post-Gazette. His 1993 series on hospital medication errors won the Associated Press Managing Editors national Public Service Award and a 1996 series about hospitals' use of technicians to perform nursing tasks was awarded the American Academy of Nursing's national media award. His most recent series, about mentally ill juveniles trapped in the juvenile justice system, was honored with the Casey Medal for Meritorious Journalism and Amnesty International USA's Newspaper Journalism Award.

John Beale

	John Beale

John Beale, 45, has been a staff photographer for the Post-Gazette since 1984. His work has been recognized with numerous state and national awards. In 2001, Beale was the recipient of the first "Community Service Photojournalism Award" from the American Society of Newspaper Editors. In August, he was honored by the Pro Football Hall of Fame for the "Photo of the Year" from the 2002-2003 NFL season. His last project, "History Brought to Life," documented the Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.