Pulitzer Prize for Feature Photography | 1917

The Pulitzer Prizes are two-dozen annual awards given by Columbia University in New York for achievements in the United States in "journalism, arts and letters." They were established in 1917 by the will of Joseph Pulitzer, who had made his fortune as a newspaper publisher.

1. Pulitzer prize for Journalism

2. Introduction The Pulitzer Prize is the highest honor in American journalism, awarded annually for excellence in reporting, photography, and editorial writing. It was established in 1917 by Joseph Pulitzer, a Hungarian-American newspaper publisher who made his fortune in New York City. 2

3. An award administered by Columbia University 3

4. Obverse and reverse sides of the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service gold medal, designed by Daniel Chester French in 1917 4

5. The very first Pulitzer Prize was given on June 4, 1917. 5

6. Joseph Pulitzer April 10, 1847- October 29, 1911 Born in Makó (present day Hungary) Was an American publisher who wanted a military career. However, he was refused by the Austrian army for frail physicality and poor eyesight. 6

7. Categories Public service Investigative reporting Explanatory reporting Beat reporting 7 International reporting Feature writing Commentary Editorial writing Criticism Cartoons Photography There are 23 Pulitzer Prize categories, including:

8. Selection process 8 The Pulitzer Prize Board is made up of 20 members, including journalists, educators, and other professionals. The board meets each spring to review nominations and select the winners. Nominations are submitted by newspapers, magazines, wire services, and universities.

9. Notable winners 9 Edward R. Murrow (1941): For his reporting on World War II Martin Luther King Jr. (1963): For his letter from the Birmingham jail Watergate reporters (1973): For their coverage of the Watergate scandal Susan Faludi (1991): For her book "Backlash: The Undeclared War Against American Women" The New York Times (2020): For its coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic

10. Notable winners in India 10 Gobind Behari Lal in  1937 . Jhumpa Lahiri in  2000 . Geeta Anand in  2003 . Siddhartha Mukherjee in  2011 . Vijay Seshadri in  2014 .

11. Notable winners in India 11 2021 Public Service: The Wire, for its coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic Investigative Reporting: Rana Ayyub, for her reporting on the Jamia Millia Islamia violence Explanatory Reporting: The Hindu, for its coverage of the farmers' protest Beat Reporting: The Quint, for its coverage of the Hathras gang rape and murder International Reporting: Scroll.in, for its coverage of the Rohingya crisis

12. Notable winners in India 12 2022 Public Service: Danish Siddiqui, Adnan Abidi, Sanna Irshad Mattoo, and Amit Dave (Reuters), for their coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic in India Investigative Reporting: The Indian Express, for its coverage of the Pegasus Project Explanatory Reporting: The Hindu BusinessLine , for its coverage of the Indian economy Beat Reporting: The Telegraph, for its coverage of the West Bengal elections International Reporting: The Wire, for its coverage of the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan

13. Notable winners in India 13 2023 Public Service: The Kashmir Observer, for its coverage of the human rights situation in Kashmir Investigative Reporting: The Caravan, for its reporting on the Adani Group Explanatory Reporting: The Hindu, for its coverage of climate change in India Beat Reporting: The Times of India, for its coverage of the Ukraine-Russia war International Reporting: The Indian Express, for its coverage of the Uyghur genocide in China

14. Impact The Pulitzer Prize is one of the most prestigious awards in American journalism. It is a recognition of excellence and a testament to the importance of a free and independent press. 14

15. Conclusion 15 The Pulitzer Prize is a vital part of American journalism. It honors the best and brightest reporters and editors who work tirelessly to inform and enlighten the public.

16. Thank you Abin Christy Titus 1 st Sem, Dept of Mass Communication MZU