Pulitzer Prize
Award for achievements in journalism, literature, and musical composition within the United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Pulitzer Prizes[1] (/ˈpʊlɪtsər/[2]) are two-dozen annual awards given by Columbia University in New York for achievements in the United States in "journalism, arts and letters." They were established in 1917 by the will of Joseph Pulitzer, who had made his fortune as a newspaper publisher.[3]
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Pulitzer Prize | |
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Current: 2023 Pulitzer Prize | |
Awarded for | Excellence in newspaper journalism, literary achievements, musical composition |
Country | United States |
Presented by | Columbia University |
First awarded | 1917; 107 years ago (1917) |
Website | pulitzer |
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Prizes in 2024 were awarded in these categories, with three finalists named for each[4]:
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Each winner receives a certificate and USD 15,000 in cash,[5] except in the Public Service category where a gold medal is awarded.[6][7]