The Pulitzer Prize for Beat Reporting was presented from 1991 to 2006 for a distinguished example of

beat reporting Beat reporting, also known as specialized reporting, is a genre of journalism focused on a particular issue, sector, organization, or institution over time. Description Beat reporters build up a base of knowledge on and gain familiarity with t ...

characterized by sustained and knowledgeable coverage of a particular subject or activity. From 1985 to 1990 it was known as the

Pulitzer Prize The Pulitzer Prizes () are 23 annual awards given by Columbia University in New York City 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 fo ...

for Specialized Reporting. For 2007, the category was dropped in favor of a

Pulitzer Prize for Local Reporting The Pulitzer Prize for Local Reporting is awarded to an example of "significant issues of local or statewide concern, demonstrating originality and community connection". This Pulitzer Prize was first awarded in 1948. Like most Pulitzers the winn ...

, with the Pulitzer Prize Board noting that "the work of beat reporters remains eligible for entry in a wide range of categories that include—depending on the specialty involved— national, investigative, and explanatory reporting, as well as the new local category."Pulitzer Board Widens Range of Online Journalism in Entries
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Pulitzer Prize for Specialized Reporting

Pulitzer Prize for Beat Reporting

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Beat Reporting Beat reporting, also known as specialized reporting, is a genre of journalism focused on a particular issue, sector, organization, or institution over time. Description Beat reporters build up a base of knowledge on and gain familiarity with t ...

Awards established in 1985 Awards established in 1991 Awards disestablished in 2006 1985 establishments in the United States