The Pulitzer Prize administration awards prizes across 23 categories in journalism and the arts each year. Learn how to enter.

In recent years the Pulitzer Board has issued citations honoring journalists covering wars in Ukraine and Afghanistan. This year, the Board recognizes the courageous work of journalists and media workers covering the war in Gaza.

List of current and past Pulitzer categories in Journalism, Books, Drama and Music. Includes years each category has existed.

The 2018 Pulitzer Prize Winner in Music For distinguished musical composition by an American that has had its first performance or recording in the United States during the year, Fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000).

3 days ago · Each spring, Columbia University awards Pulitzer Prizes in 15 journalism categories. The winners are chosen by the Pulitzer Prize Board, which seeks to recognize journalistic excellence in eligible U.S. news organizations.

News about the Prizes, including Pulitzer press releases as well as information on events and stories published by news organizations

Each spring, Columbia University awards Pulitzer Prizes in eight Books, Drama and Music categories. The winners are chosen by the Pulitzer Prize Board, which seeks to recognize excellence by eligible American writers, playwrights and composers.

Complete guidelines and rules for submitting Pulitzer Prize entries. Also includes the most current list of Pulitzer Prize Board members and definitions of all 23 categories. (updated 12/04/2024)

From David Broder's coverage of the 1972 presidential election to Anthony Leviero's bombshell reporting on the Truman-MacArthur feud, discover these Pulitzer winners and finalists in the days leading up to the election.

Sarah Stillman (right) accepts the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Explanatory Reporting from Columbia University Interim President Katrina Armstrong. (David Dini/The Pulitzer Prizes)