Welcome to the entry site for The Pulitzer Prizes in Journalism!

01/23/2025: As of this morning, many entrants are being erroneously flagged for attempted fraud by our credit card processor when they attempt to pay for their entries. Although our team is continuing to investigate, please use MasterCard, American Express or Diners Club International when feasible in lieu of Visa while tendering payment until further notice. If you have additional questions, please contact us at [email protected].

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.

For a list with definitions of the 15 prize categories, click here.
For a more detailed explanation of the rules, the recent changes and the FAQ on submitting an entry, click here.
For technical requirements, click here.

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

Entry deadline: Jan. 27, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Standard Time

Entry fee: $75 per entry - paid by credit card only (MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Discover).

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