Beginning now, in Dec. 2008, regular online publications will be considered for all 14 Pulitzer prize categories. This new expansion allows many more journalists to be recognized for their excellent work, online.
With more of the news industry finding success on the web, many publications have begun to publish solely online.
“This is an important step forward, reflecting our continued commitment to American newspapers as well as our willingness to adapt to the remarkable growth of online journalism,” Sig Gissler, the administrator of the prizes, said in a New York Times article.
This change came about in a board meeting in Nov. after reviewing results of an in-depth study.
It will open many doors for journalists all over the U.S. and proves the news industry's ability to adapt to whatever changes come about in the future.
With the recent reductions and cut backs in print newspapers across the country, and the file of bankruptcy by the Tribune Company, this report has been the only source of hope and good news for journalists.
Times article
Pulitzer Press Release
Pulitzer winners of 2008
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