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On March 1, the Pulitzer Prize Board appoints one of the members as the chair to facilitate the annual administration of the prizes. All members of the board serve three-year terms, with up to two terms possible, and meet three times a year via video conference calls and an annual meeting in April.
The board relies on a network of experts in each field to identify and nominate works that demonstrate exceptional achievement. Nominators are recommended by the board and approved by the university president or provost. They select the winners by majority vote after consulting with the jury in each category.
The jurors meet in mid-February to determine the finalists and make recommendations to the board. Each jury has at least seven members, including at least one member of the Pulitzer Prize Board, and includes experts in relevant fields such as literature, journalism, music, and drama.
The Pulitzer Prizes are awarded annually to recognize and celebrate outstanding achievements in journalism, literature, and the arts. The judges are responsible for carefully evaluating a large number of submissions to select the works that demonstrate the highest standards of excellence and make a significant contribution to their respective fields.