1917
The Pulitzer Prize was established in 1917 by Joseph Pulitzer, a Hungarian-American newspaper publisher, best known for endowing the Columbia School of Journalism and establishing the Pulitzer Prizes in journalism, literature, and music.
No. The Pulitzer Prize is primarily intended for US residents.
Gwendolyn Brooks won a Pulitzer Prize in Poetry for her collection, Annie Allen, in 1950.
John Steinbeck won the Pulitzer Prize for Novels for his book The Grapes of Wrath in 1940.
Pulitzer Prize judges are usually a panel of experts in the fields of journalism, literature, or other categories. They are appointed by the Pulitzer Prize Board and are responsible for reviewing submissions and selecting the winners based on the criteria established for each category. The identities of the Pulitzer Prize judges are typically kept confidential to ensure the integrity and independence of the selection process.
The Pulitzer Prize is funded by the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, which administers the awards. The endowment that sustains the prizes was established by the Joseph Pulitzer estate in the early 20th century, with additional financial support coming from donations and sponsorships.
Carl Sagan won a Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction for his book The Dragons of Eden in 1978.
Alice Coachman never won a Pulitzer Prize; she was an Olympic gold medalist in track in 1948.
2011
Lilly Pulitzer was not related to Joseph Pulitzer. Lilly Pulitzer was a fashion designer known for her colorful, vibrant prints, while Joseph Pulitzer was a newspaper publisher who established the Pulitzer Prize for achievements in journalism, literature, and musical composition.
There are a number of award subcategories in the Pulitzer Prize Journalism category each year; ethnicity varies and is not a consideration for winning.
To submit a book for consideration for the Pulitzer Prize, the publisher of the book must submit it to the Pulitzer Prize Board during the entry period. The entry must meet the specific criteria outlined by the Pulitzer Prize Board for the relevant category. Books published in the previous calendar year are eligible for submission.