AP Images | AP Video Archive HOME COMPANY MEDIA CENTER PRODUCTS & SERVICES CONTACT US AWARDS & RECOGNITION Over the course of its history, The Associated Press has been committed to the highest levels of journalism. AP reporters have shown astonishing courage and resourcefulness in the field, and the organization has fought for the freedom of the press worldwide, and for the public’s right to know. AP’s accomplishments have been acknowledged through a great number of awards and honors, including 51 Pulitzer Prizes. Below is just a small selection of recent awards, all from the past year. View a comprehensive collection of AP's Pulitzer Prize-winning photos. PHOTO AWARDS View a listing of AP's 2013 award-winning photos. View Photo Awards AP’S PULITZERS The Pulitzer Prize was established in 1917 by publisher Joseph Pulitzer to recognize outstanding achievement in journalism and are American journalism's most prestigious honor. The Associated Press has received 51 Pulitzers, including 31 photo Pulitzers. See a list of all AP's Pulitzers AP WINS PULITZER FOR SYRIA PHOTOS The AP was honored for its international coverage, awarded the Pulitzer Prize for breaking news photography as seen in gripping images of the Syrian civil war and being named a finalist in international reporting for its firsthand views of embattled Syria across formats. Pulitzer Prize-winning AP photographers, from left, Rodrigo Abd, Manu Brabo, Narciso Contreras, Khalil Hamra and Muhammed Muheisen. Read the press release COMPANY About Us AP Leadership History Industry Leadership Intellectual Property Branding FAQs Awards & Recognition News Values and Principles Freedom of Information Definitive Source - blog ASSOCIATED PRESS Terms & Conditions Privacy About the Site AP Essentials Site Map Careers MEDIA CENTER Media Center Press Releases AP in the News CONTACT US Contact Us Customer Support Product Training FOLLOW US News, discussion and a behind-the-scenes look at the newsgathering process from The AP. All contents © copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved.