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1971 Pulitzer Prize
The 1971 Pulitzer Prize went to the following: Journalism awards *Pulitzer Prize for Public Service, Public Service: ** ''Winston-Salem Journal, Winston-Salem Journal and Sentinel'', for investigation of environmental problems, particularly blocking Surface mining, strip mine operations in northwest North Carolina. *Pulitzer Prize for National Reporting, National Reporting: ** Lucinda Franks and Thomas Powers of United Press International, for their profile of revolutionary Diana Oughton, "The Making of a Terrorist". *Pulitzer Prize for Local General or Spot News Reporting, Local General or Spot News Reporting: ** Staff of the ''Akron Beacon Journal'', for coverage of the Kent State shootings on May 4, 1970. *Pulitzer Prize for Investigative Reporting, Local Investigative Specialized Reporting: ** William Jones (journalist), William Jones of the ''Chicago Tribune'', for exposing "collusion between police and some of Chicago's largest ambulance companies to restrict services in low i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pulitzer Prize
The Pulitzer Prize () is an award for achievements in newspaper, magazine, online journalism, literature, and musical composition within the United States. It was established in 1917 by provisions in the will of Joseph Pulitzer, who had made his fortune as a newspaper publisher, and is administered by Columbia University. Prizes are awarded annually in twenty-one categories. In twenty of the categories, each winner receives a certificate and a US$15,000 cash award (raised from $10,000 in 2017). The winner in the public service category is awarded a gold medal. Entry and prize consideration The Pulitzer Prize does not automatically consider all applicable works in the media, but only those that have specifically been entered. (There is a $75 entry fee, for each desired entry category.) Entries must fit in at least one of the specific prize categories, and cannot simply gain entrance for being literary or musical. Works can also be entered only in a maximum of two categories, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
