The New York Times and The Washington Post were honored with three Pulitzer Prizes each on Monday for their 2023 coverage of topics such the war in Gaza, migrant child labor and gun violence.
The Pulitzers, which are administered by Columbia University in New York, are considered the most prestigious awards in journalism, music, and letters and drama. Twenty-three journalism awards in 15 categories were awarded, with each winner earning $15,000, with the exception of the public service winner, which receives a gold medal.
The Associated Press took the top prize in the feature photography category for its work covering global migration to America, while Reuters News Service also won a Pulitzer for its reporting on the October 7 attack on Israel, as well as on a series of articles that looked into Elon Musk’s car and aerospace businesses. The Pulitzer board also honored the journalists and writers covering the war in Gaza with a special citation. ProPublica reporters Kirsten Berg, Justin Elliot, Joshua Kaplan, Alex Mierjeski and Brett Murphy were honored with the public service award. Their writing led the Supreme Court to implement its first code of conduct.
The Pulitzers deemed broadcast and audio companies that also have digital news sites, such as NPR, CNN, ABC, NBC and CBS, eligible for awards for the first time in history. However, none of these companies won.
