The Pulitzer:
Categories
Awards are made in categories relating to newspaper journalism, arts, and letters and fiction.
In December 2008 it was announced that for the first time content published in online-only news sources would be considered.
The current Pulitzer Prize category definitions in the 2008 competition, in the order they are awarded, are:
Public Service – for a distinguished example of meritorious public service by a newspaper through the use of its journalistic resources, which may include editorials, cartoons, and photographs, as well as reporting. Often thought of as the grand prize, the Public Service award is given to the newspaper, not to individuals, though individuals are often mentioned for their contributions.
Breaking News Reporting – for a distinguished example of local reporting of breaking news.
Investigative Reporting – for a distinguished example of investigative reporting by an individual or team, presented as a single newspaper article or series.
Explanatory Reporting – for a distinguished example of explanatory newspaper reporting that illuminates a significant and complex subject, demonstrating mastery of the subject, lucid writing, and clear presentation.
Local Reporting – for a distinguished example of local newspaper reporting that illuminates significant issues or concerns.
National Reporting – for a distinguished example of newspaper reporting on national affairs.
International Reporting – for a distinguished example of newspaper reporting on international affairs, including United Nations correspondence.
Feature Writing – for a distinguished example of newspaper feature writing giving prime consideration to high literary quality and originality.
Commentary – for distinguished commentary.
Criticism – for distinguished criticism.
Editorial Writing – for distinguished editorial writing, the test of excellence being clarity of style, moral purpose, sound reasoning, and power to influence public opinion in what the writer conceives to be the right direction.
Editorial Cartooning – for a distinguished cartoon or portfolio of cartoons published during the year, characterized by originality, editorial effectiveness, quality of drawing, and pictorial effect.
Breaking News Photography, previously called Spot News Photography – for a distinguished example of breaking news photography in black and white or color, which may consist of a photograph or photographs, a sequence, or an album.
Feature Photography – for a distinguished example of feature photography in black and white or color, this may consist of a photograph or photographs, a sequence, or an album.
There are six categories in letters and drama:
Fiction
Drama
History
Biography or Autobiography
Poetry
General Non-Fiction
There is one prize given for music:
Pulitzer Prize for Music
The Pulitzer:
Categories
Awards are made in categories relating to newspaper journalism, arts, and letters and fiction.
In December 2008 it was announced that for the first time content published in online-only news sources would be considered.
The current Pulitzer Prize category definitions in the 2008 competition, in the order they are awarded, are:
Public Service – for a distinguished example of meritorious public service by a newspaper through the use of its journalistic resources, which may include editorials, cartoons, and photographs, as well as reporting. Often thought of as the grand prize, the Public Service award is given to the newspaper, not to individuals, though individuals are often mentioned for their contributions.
Breaking News Reporting – for a distinguished example of local reporting of breaking news.
Investigative Reporting – for a distinguished example of investigative reporting by an individual or team, presented as a single newspaper article or series.
Explanatory Reporting – for a distinguished example of explanatory newspaper reporting that illuminates a significant and complex subject, demonstrating mastery of the subject, lucid writing, and clear presentation.
Local Reporting – for a distinguished example of local newspaper reporting that illuminates significant issues or concerns.
National Reporting – for a distinguished example of newspaper reporting on national affairs.
International Reporting – for a distinguished example of newspaper reporting on international affairs, including United Nations correspondence.
Feature Writing – for a distinguished example of newspaper feature writing giving prime consideration to high literary quality and originality.
Commentary – for distinguished commentary.
Criticism – for distinguished criticism.
Editorial Writing – for distinguished editorial writing, the test of excellence being clarity of style, moral purpose, sound reasoning, and power to influence public opinion in what the writer conceives to be the right direction.
Editorial Cartooning – for a distinguished cartoon or portfolio of cartoons published during the year, characterized by originality, editorial effectiveness, quality of drawing, and pictorial effect.
Breaking News Photography, previously called Spot News Photography – for a distinguished example of breaking news photography in black and white or color, which may consist of a photograph or photographs, a sequence, or an album.
Feature Photography – for a distinguished example of feature photography in black and white or color, this may consist of a photograph or photographs, a sequence, or an album.
There are six categories in letters and drama:
Fiction
Drama
History
Biography or Autobiography
Poetry
General Non-Fiction
There is one prize given for music:
Pulitzer Prize for Music