Journalists are having an identity crisis. The introduction of internet-only news sites and blogs has muddied the waters when it comes to the once simple question of who is a journalist. Writing exclusively online has excluded many journalists for consideration when it comes to the prestigious Pulitzer Prize .
The Pulitzer Prize, awarded by Columbia University, has previously excluded many online journalists for consideration, but I am happy to say that has changed. The Associated Press has reported that a requirement, which would have limited entries to websites which are “primarily dedicated” to original news coverage, has been dropped from all 14 award categories. This opens the door to allow blogs and news websites to be considered for inclusion in award deliberations.
Now you won’t be seeing me clearing off a space anytime soon for my Pulitzer Prize, but it is a honor and refreshing to know that is at least a possibility. The Pulitzer Prize committee has planted a stake in the ground for what it believes to be journalism, now it’s time for other organization to follow suit.
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