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2021 Winner
Breaking News Photography
The Associated Press"For a collection of photographs from multiple U.S. cities that cohesively captures the country's response to the death of George Floyd." - Pulitzer Board
Two of Vucci's photographs from demonstrations in Washington D.C. were part of the AP photo team's entry.
2020 Winner
Explanatory Reporting
The Washington Post"For a groundbreaking series that showed with scientific clarity the dire effects of extreme temperatures on the planet." - Pulitzer Board
Coleman was one of three photo editors to work on the entire project. Three of her packages were part of the group of 10 submissions that constituted the winning entry.
2019 Finalist
Feature Photography
National Geographic"For a compelling, dignified photo narrative that provides an intimate look at the youngest face transplant recipient in the U.S." - Pulitzer Board
Johnson was a finalist with fellow National Geographic photographer Maggie Steber.
2018 Winner
Explanatory Reporting
The Arizona Republic/USA TODAY NETWORK"For vivid and timely reporting that masterfully combined text, video, podcasts and virtual reality to examine, from multiple perspectives, the difficulties and unintended consequences of fulfilling President Trump's pledge to construct a wall along the U.S. border with Mexico." - Pulitzer Board
2017 Finalist
Explanatory Reporting
National Geographic"For a deep and sensitive exploration of gender worldwide, using remarkable photography, moving video and clear writing to illuminate a subject that is at once familiar and misunderstood." - Pulitzer Board
2015 Winner
Breaking News Photography
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch"For powerful images of the despair and anger in Ferguson, MO, stunning photojournalism that served the community while informing the country." - Pulitzer Board
Carson was part of the photography staff of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch honored for its coverage following the police shooting of Michael Brown, an unarmed black teenager, by a white police officer.
2011 Finalist
Breaking News Photography
Getty Images"For a compelling portrayal of the human will to survive as historic floods engulfed regions of Pakistan." - Pulitzer Board
Bronstein was a finalist with fellow Getty photographer Daniel Berehulak for their coverage of Pakistan floods.
2010 Finalist
Local Reporting
St. Petersburg Times"For dogged reporting and searing storytelling that illuminated decades of abuse at a Florida reform school for boys and sparked remedial action." - Pulitzer Board
Fountain was the photographer for the series of stories that received finalist honors. He worked with St. Petersburg Times writers Ben Montgomery and Waveney Ann Moore.
2006 Winner
Breaking News Photography
The Dallas Morning News"For vivid photographs depicting the chaos and pain after Hurricane Katrina engulfed New Orleans." - Pulitzer Board
As director of photography, Snyder guided The Dallas Morning News photography staff during its comprehensive Hurricane Katrina coverage. He edited many of the published images and helped design many of the newspaper pages.
1999 Winner
Feature Photography
Associated Press"For a striking collection of photographs of the key players and events stemming from President Clinton's affair with Monica Lewinsky and the ensuing impeachment hearings." - Pulitzer Board
AP staff photographers Bukaty and Loh each had a photo in the staff entry that was awarded a Pulitzer Prize.
1996 Finalist
Feature Photography
The Boston Globe"For photographs documenting how the lives of two teenagers were transformed by the birth of their child." - Pulitzer Board
1994 Finalist
Feature Photography
The Boston Globe"For 'The Exhausted Earth,' a year-long series depicting the social, medical and environmental crises caused by the depletion of natural resources." - Pulitzer Board
1993 Winner
Spot News Photography
The Dallas Morning News"For their dramatic photographs of the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona." - Pulitzer Board
1991 Winner
Feature Photography
The Dallas Morning News"For his photographs of ill and orphaned children living in subhuman conditions in Romania." - Pulitzer Board
1989 Winner
Explanatory Journalism
The Dallas Morning News"For a special report on a 1986 airplane crash, the follow-up investigation and the implications on air safety." - Pulitzer Board
Honored with fellow Dallas Morning News staff writer David Hanners and graphic artist Karen Blessen.
1987 Finalist
Spot News Photography
The Los Angeles Times"For his photograph of Coretta Scott King at the unveiling of a bronze bust of her late husband, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda." - Pulitzer Board
1985 Winner
Feature Photography
The Boston Globe"For his series of photographs of the famine in Ethiopia and for his pictures of illegal aliens on the Mexican border." - Pulitzer Board
1984 Winner
Spot News Photography
The Boston Globe"For his series of unusual photographs which reveal the effects of war on the people of Lebanon." - Pulitzer Board
1984 Winner
Feature Photography
The Denver Post"For a series of photographs which depict the tragic effects of starvation in Ethiopia and for a single photograph of a woman at her husband's gravesite on Memorial Day." - Pulitzer Board
1979 Winner
Feature Photography
Boston Herald American"For photographic coverage of the blizzard of 1978." - Pulitzer Board
Benoit, as a staff photographer with The Boston Herald-American, had several photos in the staff entry that was awarded a Pulitzer Prize.
1967 Finalist
Photography
The Washington Star"For his photograph, 'Flower Power,' taken at the National Mobilization Committee to End the War in Vietnam's 'March on The Pentagon' on Oct. 21, 1967." - Pulitzer Board