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Entry site for the Pulitzer Prizes in journalism

Each spring, Columbia University awards Pulitzer Prizes in 14 journalism categories. The winners are chosen by the Pulitzer Prize Board, which seeks to recognize journalistic excellence in eligible news organizations.

Entries must be based on material coming from a United States newspaper or news site that publishes at least weekly. Magazines and broadcast media, and their respective Web sites, are not eligible. Only material published in 2012 may be submitted.

For a list with definitions of the 14 prize categories, click here (pdf).
For a more detailed explanation of the rules, the recent changes and the FAQ on submitting an entry, click here (pdf).
For technical requirements, click here (pdf).

All entries must be submitted electronically. Submissions on paper are not accepted.

Entry deadline: Jan. 25, 2013.

Entry fee: $50 per entry - paid by credit card only (MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Discover).

Click HERE for your guide to preparing and submitting an entry.