Pulitzer prize is given for excellence in the field of?

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. The awards are given out annually in 21 categories. In the field of journalism, the Pulitzer Prize is awarded for excellence in reporting, writing, photography, and audio journalism. In the field of literature, the Pulitzer Prize is awarded for fiction, poetry, drama, history, biography, autobiography, and general nonfiction. In the field of musical composition, the Pulitzer Prize is awarded for works by American composers in various genres.