Pulitzer Prize for Investigative Reporting

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The Pulitzer Prize for Investigative Reporting has been awarded since 1953, under one name or another, for a distinguished example of investigative reporting by an individual or team, presented as a single article or series in a U.S. news publication. [1] It is administered by the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism in New York City.

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From 1953 through 1963, the category was known as the Pulitzer Prize for Local Reporting, No Edition Time. From 1964 to 1984, it was known as the Pulitzer Prize for Local Investigative Specialized Reporting. [2]

The Pulitzer Committee issues an official citation explaining the reasons for the award.

Pulitzer Prize for Local Reporting, No Edition Time

Pulitzer Prize for Local Investigative Specialized Reporting

Pulitzer Prize for Investigative Reporting

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  1. "Entry Form for a Pulitzer Prize In Journalism" (PDF). pulitzer.org. Jan 2011. Retrieved 2018-03-27.
  2. Heinz-D Fischer; Erika J. Fischer (1 January 2003). Complete Historical Handbook of the Pulitzer Prize System 1917-2000. Walter de Gruyter. pp. 118, 124. ISBN   978-3-11-093912-5.
  3. "The Pulitzer Prizes | Citation". Pulitzer.org. April 2014. Retrieved April 15, 2014.
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  5. Hutchins, Sarah (April 21, 2015). "IRE members recognized in 2015 Pulitzer Prizes". Investigative Reporters and Editors. Retrieved February 18, 2019.
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  12. "The 2023 Pulitzer Prize Winner in Investigative Reporting". Pulitzer Prize . Retrieved May 15, 2023.

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