Question: what is the pulitzer prize and how much money does an individual win

title: Pulitzer Prize
text: The Pulitzer Prize / ˈpʊlɪtsər / is an award for achievements in newspaper , magazine and online journalism , literature , and musical composition in the United States . It was established in 1917 by provisions in the will of American ( Hungarian - born ) Joseph Pulitzer who had made his fortune as a newspaper publisher , and is administered by Columbia University in New York City . Prizes are awarded yearly in twenty - one categories . In twenty of the categories , each winner receives a certificate and a US $15,000 cash award ( raised from $10,000 in 2017 ) . The winner in the public service category of the journalism competition is awarded a gold medal . 

Answer: answer: The Pulitzer Prize is an award for achievements in newspaper, magazine and online journalism, literature, and musical composition in the United States. There are twenty-one categories, and in twenty of the categories each winner receives a certificate and a US $15,000 cash award.