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Pulitzer Prize Special Citations and Awards

Special category of Pulitzer Prize

Special category of Pulitzer Prize

The Pulitzer Prize jury has the option of awarding special citations and awards where they consider necessary.

Prizes for the award vary. The Pulitzer Prize Board has stated that the Special Citations given to George Gershwin, Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane and Duke Ellington were in response to criticism for the failure of the Board to cite the four.

On May 4, 2020, Ida B. Wells was announced as the recipient of a Pulitzer Special Citation "[f]or her outstanding and courageous reporting on the horrific and vicious violence against African Americans during the era of lynching." The Pulitzer Prize board announced that it would donate at least $50,000 in support of Wells' mission to recipients who would be announced at a later date. No specific category was announced for this citation.

On June 11, 2021, Darnella Frazier was announced as the recipient of a Pulitzer Special Citation.

Journalism awards

YearAwardeeNewspaperCitationRef(s)
**1924**the widow of Frank I. CobbThe New York World"A special prize of $1000 was awarded to the widow of Frank I. Cobb in recognition of the distinction of her husband's editorial writing and service."
1930William O. DappingAuburn Citizen (New York)"A special prize for his reportorial work in connection with the outbreak at Auburn prison during December 1929."
1938[[File:Edmonton Journal Logo.svgcenterframeless75px]]Edmonton Journal"A special bronze plaque for its editorial leadership against the Accurate News and Information Act, in defense of the freedom of the press, in the Province of Alberta, Canada."
1941[[File:The New York Times newsroom 1942.jpgcenterframeless75px]]The New York Times"for the public educational value of its foreign news report, exemplified by its scope, by excellence of writing and presentation and supplementary background information, illustration, and interpretation"
1944[[File:PRICE, BYRON.jpgcenterframeless75px]]Byron PriceDirector of the Office of Censorship"for the creation and administration of the newspaper and radio codes."
1945Cartographers of the American press"for maps of the war fronts that have helped notably to clarify and increase public information on the progress of the Armies and Navies engaged."
1947[[File:St. Louis Post Dispatch logo.pngcenterframeless75px]]St. Louis Post-Dispatch"for its unswerving adherence to the public and professional ideals of its founder and its constructive leadership in the field of American journalism."
1951[[File:C. L. Sulzberger Romania, 1968.jpgcenterframeless75px]]Cyrus L. SulzbergerThe New York Times"for his exclusive interview with Archbishop Stepinac."
The Advisory Board on the Pulitzer Prizes as a policy does not make any award to an individual member of the board. In 1951, the board decided that the outstanding instance of National Reporting done in 1950 was the exclusive interview with President Truman obtained by Arthur Krock of The New York Times, while Mr. Krock was a board member. The board therefore made no award in the National Reporting category.
1952Max KaseNew York Journal-American"for his exclusive exposures of bribery and other forms of corruption in the popular American sport of basketball, which exposures tended to restore confidence in the game's integrity."
The Kansas City Star"for the news coverage of the great regional flood of 1951 in Kansas and Northwestern Missouri - a distinguished example of editing and reporting that also gave the advance information that achieved the maximum of public protection."
1953[[File:Old NY Times Building 01.jpgcenterframeless75px]]The New York Times"for the section of its Sunday newspaper edited by Lester Markel and headed, "Review of the Week," which for seventeen years has brought enlightenment and intelligent commentary to its readers."
1958[[File:Walter Lippmann 1914.jpgcenterframeless75px]]Walter LippmannNew York Herald Tribune"for the wisdom, perception and high sense of responsibility with which he has commented for many years on national and international affairs."
1964[[File:USA Today building.jpgcenterframeless75px]]Gannett Newspapers"A special citation for their program, "The Road to Integration," a distinguished example of the use of a newspaper group's resources to complement the work of its individual newspapers."
1978Richard Lee StroutThe Christian Science Monitor"for distinguished commentary from Washington over many years as staff correspondent for The Christian Science Monitor and contributor to The New Republic."
**1996**[[File:Herb Caen, SF.jpgcenterframeless67x67px]]Herb CaenSan Francisco Chronicle"for his extraordinary and continuing contribution as a voice and conscience of his city."
2019The Capital Gazette"A special citation to honor the journalists, staff and editorial board of the Capital Gazette, Annapolis, Maryland, for their courageous response to the largest killing of journalists in U.S. history in their newsroom on June 28, 2018, and for demonstrating unflagging commitment to covering the news and serving their community at a time of unspeakable grief. The citation comes with a $100,000 bequest by the Pulitzer Board to be used to further the newspaper’s journalistic mission."
2021Darnella FrazierFor courageously recording the murder of George Floyd, a video that spurred protests against police brutality around the world, highlighting the crucial role of citizens in journalists' quest for truth and justice
2025Chuck StoneA special citation is awarded to the late Chuck Stone for his groundbreaking work as a journalist covering the Civil Rights Movement, his pioneering role as the first Black columnist at the Philadelphia Daily News—later syndicated to nearly 100 publications—and for co-founding the National Association of Black Journalists 50 years ago.

Letters awards

YearWork(s)AwardeeCitationNote(s)
1918Love Songs[[File:Sara Teasdale. Photograph by Gerhard Sisters, ca. 1910 Missouri History Museum Photograph and Print Collection. Portraits n21492.jpgframeless75px]]Sara TeasdaleThis award was made possible by a special grant from The Poetry Society.
1919Corn Huskers[[File:Carl Sandburg NYWTS.jpgframeless75px]]Carl SandburgThis award was made possible by a special grant from The Poetry Society.
Old Road to ParadiseMargaret WiddemerThis award was made possible by a special grant from The Poetry Society.
1957Various historical novels[[File:Kenneth Roberts author.pngframeless75px]]Kenneth Roberts"A special citation is awarded to Kenneth Roberts for his historical novels which have long contributed to the creation of greater interest in our early American history."
1960The Defeat of the Spanish ArmadaGarrett Mattingly"A special citation is awarded to The Defeat of the Spanish Armada by Garrett Mattingly, published by Houghton, Mifflin. It is a first-class history and a literary work of high order."
1961American Heritage Picture History of the Civil War–"A special citation is given to The American Heritage Picture History of the Civil War as a distinguished example of American book publishing."
1973George Washington, Vols. I-IVJames Thomas Flexner"A special citation to George Washington, Vols. I-IV, by James Thomas Flexner."
1977Roots[[File:Alex haley US coast guard.pngframeless75px]]Alex Haley"A special award to Alex Haley for Roots, the story of a black family from its origins in Africa through seven generations to the present day in America."
1978All works[[File:EB White and his dog Minnie.pngframeless75px]]E.B. White"A special citation to E. B. White for his letters, essays, and the full body of his work."
1984All works[[File:Ted Geisel NYWTS 2 sepia.jpgframeless75px]]Theodor Seuss Geisel"A special citation to Theodor Seuss Geisel, more widely known as Dr. Seuss, for his special contribution over nearly half a century to the education and enjoyment of America's children and their parents."
1992Maus[[File:Art Spiegelman (2007).jpgframeless75px]]Art Spiegelman"For Maus"
2006All worksEdmund S. Morgan"A Special Citation to Edmund S. Morgan for a creative and deeply influential body of work as an American historian that spans the last half-century."
2007All works[[File:Ray Bradbury (1975) -cropped-.jpgframeless75px]]Ray Bradburyfor his "distinguished, prolific and deeply influential career as an unmatched author of science fiction and fantasy"

Music awards

YearWork(s)Awardee(s)CitationRef(s)
1944Oklahoma![[File:Rodgers and Hammerstein and Berlin and Tamiris NYWTS.jpgframeless75px]]Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II"A special award for Oklahoma!"
1974All worksRoger Sessions"A special citation to Roger Sessions for his life's work as a distinguished American composer."
1976All works[[File:Scott Joplin 19072.jpgframeless75px]]Scott Joplin"A special award is bestowed posthumously on Scott Joplin, in this Bicentennial Year, for his contributions to American music."
1982All worksMilton Babbitt"A special citation to Milton Babbitt for his life's work as a distinguished and seminal American composer"
1985All worksWilliam SchumanA special citation to William Schuman for more than half a century of contribution to American music as composer and educational leader.
1998All works[[File:George Gershwin 1937.jpgframeless75px]]George Gershwin"Awarded posthumously to George Gershwin, commemorating the centennial year of his birth, for his distinguished and enduring contributions to American music."
1999All works[[File:Duke Ellington - publicity.JPGframeless75px]]Duke Ellington"Bestowed posthumously on Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington, commemorating the centennial year of his birth, in recognition of his musical genius, which evoked aesthetically the principles of democracy through the medium of jazz and thus made an indelible contribution to art and culture."
2006All works[[File:Thelonious Monk, Minton's Playhouse, New York, N.Y., ca. Sept. 1947 (William P. Gottlieb 06191).jpgframeless75px]]Thelonious Monkfor his "body of distinguished and innovative musical composition that has had a significant and enduring impact on the evolution of jazz."
2007All works[[File:John Coltrane 1963.jpgframeless75px]]John Coltranefor his "masterful improvisation, supreme musicianship and iconic centrality to the history of jazz."
2008All works[[File:Bob Dylan - Azkena Rock Festival 2010 2.jpgframeless75px]]Bob Dylan"for his profound impact on popular music and American culture, marked by lyrical compositions of extraordinary poetic power."
2010All works[[File:Hank Williams Promotional Photo.jpgframeless75px]]Hank Williams"for his craftsmanship as a songwriter who expressed universal feelings with poignant simplicity and played a pivotal role in transforming country music into a major musical and cultural force in American life."
2019All works[[File:Aretha_Franklin_1968.jpgframeless75px]]Aretha Franklin"For her indelible contribution to American music and culture for more than five decades."

Pulitzer Prize service awards

AwardeeCitationRef(s)
1944[[File:WP William Allen White.jpgframeless75px]]William Allen White
1947Columbia University and the Graduate School of Journalism
1948Frank D. Fackenthal
1976John Hohenberg
1987[[File:Joseph Pulitzer Jr. 1961 (KN-C19647, cropped).jpgcenterframeless75px]]Joseph Pulitzer, Jr.

References

References

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  3. [https://news.yahoo.com/darnella-frazier-the-teen-who-filmed-george-floyds-death-gets-honorary-pulitzer-prize-175902042.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly90LmNvLw&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAMR8aJbaWL33Bm8dwIgrTjbJGZ1thfUVe3eKVdYzJGLGaRWv7xlFikYhLRso38b_rzSGpHFXDFQZNecsaZsmbYWRJuehovGxw_I07lyre1PfwWkpHdK1uVw14fCEJvltXfdlSg_H-_doD7jp3u-yeKtne9xM22W_S7fRym_MTvKr Darnella Frazier, the teen who filmed George Floyd's death, get honorary Pulitzer Prize]
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  30. "Ray Bradbury".
  31. "Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II".
  32. "Roger Sessions".
  33. "Scott Joplin".
  34. "Milton Babbitt".
  35. "William Schuman".
  36. "George Gershwin".
  37. "Duke Ellington".
  38. "Thelonious Monk".
  39. "John Coltrane".
  40. "Bob Dylan".
  41. "Hank Williams".
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  43. "William Allen White".
  44. "Columbia University".
  45. "Frank D. Fackenthal".
  46. "John Hohenberg".
  47. "Joseph Pulitzer Jr.".
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