Pulitzer Prizes Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the Pulitzer Prizes. The prizes are presented every spring in recognition of achievements in journalism, music, literature and drama.
Other Facts
June 11, 2021 – The Pulitzer Prize winners and nominated finalists are scheduled to be announced. The announcement, originally scheduled for April 19, is postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The pronunciation of Pulitzer is “pull it sir.”
Categories
Currently, there are 22 categories and five fellowships.
Journalism: Public Service, Breaking News Reporting, Investigative Reporting, Explanatory Reporting, Local Reporting, National Reporting, International Reporting, Feature Writing, Commentary, Criticism, Editorial Writing, Editorial Cartoon, Breaking News Photography, Feature Photography, Audio Reporting.