Pulitzer Prize

The Pulitzer Prizes are annual awards given by Columbia University in New York for achievements in journalism, arts, and letters. The prizes were established in 1917 by the will of Joseph Pulitzer, who allocated $250,000 to the prize and scholarships. The prizes are awarded in 23 categories, with three finalists named for each, and the winner receives a certificate and $15,000 in cash, except in the Public Service category where a gold medal is awarded. The Pulitzer Prize Board selects the winner by majority vote from the nominations, and the board and jurors are not paid for their work, except for jurors in letters, music, and drama who receive an honorarium.learn more on wikipedia