The Pulitzer Prize is an award for achievements in journalism, literature, and musical composition in the United States. It was established in 1917 by Joseph Pulitzer, a Hungarian-American newspaper publisher, and is administered by Columbia University in New York City.
The Pulitzer Prize is considered one of the most prestigious awards in journalism and literature, and it has been awarded to some of the most prominent writers and journalists in the world. Past recipients include Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Bob Woodward, and Carl Bernstein.
The Pulitzer Prize is awarded in 21 categories, including journalism, literature, drama, and musical composition. Each year, a jury of experts in each field reviews the submissions and selects the winners.
How much money do the winners receive?
The Pulitzer Prize is a monetary award, but the amount of money varies from category to category. The prize for journalism awards is $15,000, while the prize for literature awards is $10,000. The prize for musical composition is $7,500.
In addition to the monetary prize, Pulitzer Prize winners also receive a certificate and a gold medal.
Criteria For Receiving Pulitzer Prize
• Timeliness: The work should be done recently, and it should be fresh and relevant to the times.
• Novelty: The work must be unique and original, and it should not be plagiarized or heavily borrowed from other sources.
• Impact: The work should have a significant impact on the public or on a particular field.
• Accuracy and Fairness: The work must be accurate, fair, and unbiased.
• Excellence: The work should demonstrate exceptional skill, talent, and creativity.