The Pulitzer Prizes for 2001 were announced on April 16, 2001. The Pulitzer Prize is a United States award regarded as the highest honor in print journalism. ... 2001 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... April 16 is the 106th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (107th in leap years). ...

Journalism awards

• Public Service:
  • The Oregonian, for its detailed and unflinching examination of systematic problems within the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service, including harsh treatment of foreign nationals and other widespread abuses, which prompted various reforms.
• Breaking News Reporting:
  • The Miami Herald Staff, for its balanced and gripping on-the-scene coverage of the pre-dawn raid by federal agents that took the Cuban boy Elián Gonzalez from his Miami relatives and reunited him with his Cuban father.
• Investigative Reporting:
  • David Willman of The Los Angeles Times, for his pioneering exposé of seven unsafe prescription drugs that had been approved by the Food and Drug Administration, and an analysis of the policy reforms that had reduced the agency's effectiveness.
• Explanatory Reporting:
  • The Chicago Tribune Staff, for "Gateway to Gridlock," its clear and compelling profile of the chaotic American air traffic system.
• Beat Reporting:
  • David Cay Johnston of The New York Times, for his penetrating and enterprising reporting that exposed loopholes and inequities in the U.S. tax code, which was instrumental in bringing about reforms.
• National Reporting:
  • The New York Times Staff, for its compelling and memorable series exploring racial experiences and attitudes across contemporary America.
• International Reporting:
  • Ian Johnson of The Wall Street Journal, for his revealing stories about victims of the Chinese government's often brutal suppression of the Falun Gong movement and the implications of that campaign for the future.
  • Paul Salopek of The Chicago Tribune, for his reporting on the political strife and disease epidemics ravaging Africa, witnessed firsthand as he traveled, sometimes by canoe, through rebel-controlled regions of the Congo.
• Feature Writing:
  • Tom Hallman, Jr. of The Oregonian, for his poignant profile of a disfigured 14-year old boy who elects to have life-threatening surgery in an effort to improve his appearance.
• Commentary:
  • Dorothy Rabinowitz of The Wall Street Journal, for her articles on American society and culture.
• Criticism:
  • Gail Caldwell of The Boston Globe, for her insightful observations on contemporary life and literature.
• Editorial Writing:
  • David Moats of The Rutland (Vt.) Herald, for his even-handed and influential series of editorials commenting on the divisive issues arising from civil unions for same-sex couples.
• Editorial Cartooning:
  • Ann Telnaes of The Los Angeles Times Syndicate
• Breaking News Photography:
  • Alan Diaz of The Associated Press, for his photograph of armed U.S. federal agents seizing the Cuban boy Elián Gonzalez from his relatives' Miami home.
• Feature Photography:
  • Matt Rainey of The Star-Ledger, Newark, New Jersey, for his emotional photographs that illustrate the care and recovery of two students critically burned in a dormitory fire at Seton Hall University.

The Pulitzer Prize for Public Service has been awarded since 1918 for a distinguished example of meritorious public service by a newspaper through the use of its journalistic resources which may include editorials, cartoons, and photographs, as well as reporting. ... The Oregonian is the major daily newspaper in Portland, Oregon, owned by Advance Publications. ... The Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Reporting is awarded each year since 1998 for a distinguished example of local reporting of breaking news. ... The Miami Herald is a daily newspaper owned by Knight Ridder. ... This article is about the city in Florida. ... The Pulitzer Prize for Investigative Reporting has been awarded since 1985 for a distinguished example of investigative reporting by an individual or team, presented as a single article or series. ... The Los Angeles Times (also L.A. Times) is a daily newspaper published in Los Angeles, California and distributed throughout the Western United States. ... The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is the government agency responsible for regulating food (human and animal), dietary supplements, drugs (human and animal), cosmetics, medical devices (human and animal), biologics and blood products in the United States. ... The Pulitzer Prize for Explanatory Reporting was first introduced in 1998, replacing the earlier Pulitzer Prize for Explanatory Journalism. ... Front page of the Tribune incorrectly reporting that Dewey won the 1948 presidential election The Chicago Tribune, formerly self-styled as the Worlds Greatest Newspaper, remains the leading newspaper of the Midwest of the United States. ... The Pulitzer Prize for Beat Reporting has been presented since 1991 for a distinguished example of beat reporting characterized by sustained and knowledgeable coverage of a particular subject or activity. ... David Cay Johnston is an investigative journalist for The New York Times now focusing on taxes. ... The New York Times is an internationally known daily newspaper published in New York City and distributed in the United States and many other nations worldwide. ... Taxation in the United States is a complex system which may involve payments to at least four different levels of government: Local government, possibly including one or more of municipal, township, district and county governments Regional entities such as school, utility and transit districts State government Federal government The federal... The Pulitzer Prize for National Reporting has been awarded since 1948 for a distinguished example of reporting on national affairs. ... The New York Times is an internationally known daily newspaper published in New York City and distributed in the United States and many other nations worldwide. ... The Pulitzer Prize for International Reporting has been awarded since 1948 for a distinguished example of reporting on international affairs, including United Nations correspondence. ... Ian William Geddes Johnson (born December 8, 1917 in North Melbourne, Victoria - died October 9, 1998 in Melbourne) was an Australian cricketer. ... The Wall Street Journal is an influential international daily newspaper published in New York City, New York with an average daily circulation of 1,800,607 (2002). ... This article is on the politics of mainland China. ... Falun emblem Falun Gong (Traditional Chinese: 法輪功; Simplified Chinese: 法轮功; pinyin: ; literally Practice of the Wheel of Law) or Falun Dafa (Traditional Chinese: 法輪大法; Simplified Chinese: 法轮大法; pinyin: ; lit. ... Front page of the Tribune incorrectly reporting that Dewey won the 1948 presidential election The Chicago Tribune, formerly self-styled as the Worlds Greatest Newspaper, remains the leading newspaper of the Midwest of the United States. ... An epidemic is generally a widespread disease that affects many individuals in a population. ... Africa is the largest of the three great southward projections from the main mass of the Earths surface. ... Canoe at El Nido, Philippines A canoe is a relatively small human-powered boat. ... The Pulitzer Prize for Feature Writing has been awarded since 1979 for a distinguished example of feature writing giving prime consideration to high literary quality and originality. ... The Oregonian is the major daily newspaper in Portland, Oregon, owned by Advance Publications. ... The Pulitzer Prize for Commentary has been awarded since 1970. ... Dorothy Rabinowitz is U.S conservative journalist and commentator. ... The Wall Street Journal is an influential international daily newspaper published in New York City, New York with an average daily circulation of 1,800,607 (2002). ... The Pulitzer Prize for Criticism has been presented since 1970 to a newspaper writer who has demonstrated distinguished criticism. Recipients of the award are chosen by an independent board and officially administered by Columbia University. ... The Boston Globe is the most widely-circulated daily newspaper in Boston, Massachusetts and in the greater New England region. ... The Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Writing has been awarded since 1917 for distinguished editorial writing, the test of excellence being clearness of style, moral purpose, sound reasoning, and power to influence public opinion in what the writer conceives to be the right direction. ... Also for straight couples. ... A same-sex couple is a pair of people of the same sex, who pursue a relationship similar to that of a heterosexual married couple. ... The Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Cartooning has been awarded since 1922 for a distinguished cartoon or portfolio of cartoons published during the year, characterized by originality, editorial effectiveness, quality of drawing, and pictorial effect. ... Ann Telnaes is an American editorial cartoonist. ... The Los Angeles Times (also L.A. Times) is a daily newspaper published in Los Angeles, California and distributed throughout the Western United States. ... Note that Syndicate was also the name of a series of computer games A syndicate is an association of people or companies. ... Students gather following the Columbine High School massacre, part of the photography for which the Denver Rocky Mounain News won the 2000 Breaking News Photography Pulitzer. ... Associated Press logo The Associated Press, or AP, is an American news agency that claims to be the worlds oldest and largest. ... The Pulitzer Prize for Feature Photography has been awarded since 1968 for a distinguished example of feature photography in black and white or color, which may consist of a photograph or photographs, a sequence or an album. ... Newark is the name of several places. ... State nickname: The Garden State Other U.S. States Capital Trenton Largest city Newark Governor Richard Codey (acting) Official languages None defined Area 22,608 km² (47th)  - Land 19,231 km²  - Water 3,378 km² (14. ... Seton Hall University is a Roman Catholic university in South Orange, New Jersey. ...

Letters awards

• Fiction:
  • The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay by Michael Chabon (ISBN 0679450041 in hardcover, ISBN 0312282990 in paperback)
• History:
  • Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation by Joseph J. Ellis (ISBN 0375405445 in hardcover, ISBN 0375705244 in paperback)
• Biography or Autobiography:
  • W.E.B. Du Bois: The Fight for Equality and the American Century, 1919-1963 by David Levering Lewis (ISBN 0805025340)
• Poetry:
  • Different Hours by Stephen Dunn (ISBN 0393322327)
• General Non-Fiction
  • Hirohito and the Making of Modern Japan by Herbert P. Bix (ISBN 006019314X in hardcover, ISBN 0060931302 in paperback)

The Pulitzer Prize for Fiction has been awarded since 1948 for distinguished fiction by an American author, preferably dealing with American life. ... The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay is a 2000 novel by Michael Chabon. ... Michael Chabon (born 1963) is an American author who grew up in Columbia, Maryland. ... The Pulitzer Prize for History has been awarded since 1917 for a distinguished book upon the history of the United States. ... Joseph J. Ellis is an American professor, historian and best-selling author of books about the Founding Fathers of the United States, including Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation, which won the Pulitzer Prize for history in 2001, American Sphinx: The Character of Thomas Jefferson (1997), and His Excellency: George Washington... The Pulitzer Prize for Biography or Autobiography has been presented since 1917 for a distinguished biography or autobiography by an American author. ... The Pulitzer Prize for Poetry has been presented since 1922 for a distinguished volume of original verse by an American author. ... Stephen Dunn (born 1939 in New York City, New York) is an American poet. ... The Pulitzer Prize for General Non-Fiction has been awarded since 1962 for a distinguished book of non-fiction by an American author that is not eligible for consideration in any other category. ... Herbert P. Bix is the author of Hirohito and the Making of Modern Japan. ...

Arts awards

• Drama:
  • Proof by David Auburn (ISBN 0571199976)
• Music:
  • Symphony No. 2 for String Orchestra by John Corigliano - Premiered by the Boston Symphony Orchestra on November 30, 2000 at Symphony Hall, Boston

The Pulitzer Prize for Drama was first awarded in 1918. ... The word proof can mean: originally, a test assessing the validity or quality of something. ... David Auburn (born 1969) is an American playwright. ... The Pulitzer Prize for Music was first awarded in 1943. ... John Corigliano (born February 16, 1938) is an American composer of classical music. ... The Boston Symphony Orchestra is one of the worlds most renowned orchestras. ... November 30 is the 334th day (335th on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 31 days remaining, as the final day of November. ... 2000 is a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Alternative meanings: Boston (disambiguation) The 18th-century Old State House in Boston is surrounded by tall buildings of the 19th and 20th centuries. ...

External links

• Pulitzer Prizes for 2001 (http://www.pulitzer.org/cyear/2001w.html)