Pulitzer Prize

Pu·lit·zer Prize

noun \ˈpu̇-lət-sər-, ˈpyü-\

: one of a number of prizes that are awarded in the U.S. each year for excellent work in writing, reporting, or music composition

Full Definition of PULITZER PRIZE

:  any of various annual prizes (as for outstanding literary or journalistic achievement) established by the will of Joseph Pulitzer —called also Pulitzer

First Known Use of PULITZER PRIZE

1918

Pulitzer Prize

noun    (Concise Encyclopedia)

Any of a series of annual prizes awarded by Columbia University for outstanding public service and achievement in American journalism, letters, and music. Fellowships are also awarded. The prizes, originally endowed with a gift of $500,000 from Joseph Pulitzer, are highly esteemed and have been awarded each May since 1917 on the recommendation of the Pulitzer Prize Board, composed of judges appointed by the university. The numbers and categories of prizes have varied over the years. Today they include 14 awards in journalism, six in letters, one in music, and four fellowships.