What is the Pulitzer Prize?

The Pulitzer Prize is an American Award for Journalism, Literature and Music

• The Pulitzer Prize is a U.S. award for achievements in newspaper journalism, literature and musical composition. It was established by Hungarian-American publisher Joseph Pulitzer and is administered by Columbia University in New York City.
• Pulitzer Prize winners are chosen by an independent board.
• An American newspaper publisher named Joseph Pulitzer established the prize and left money to Columbia University upon his death in 1911.
• Columbia began its journalism school with its share of the money and Columbia has administered the Pulitzer Prize since its inception.
• Category winners (20) receive $10K & a certificate suitable for framing.
• A Gold Medal is given to the newspaper which wins in the Public Service category.