The

Pulitzer Prizes The Pulitzer Prize () is an award for achievements in newspaper, magazine, online journalism, literature, and musical composition within the United States. It was established in 1917 by provisions in the will of Joseph Pulitzer, who had made hi ...

for 1980 were announced on April 14, 1980. A total of 1,550 entries were submitted for prizes in 19 categories of journalism and the arts. Winners were chosen by the 16-member Pulitzer Prize Board, presided over by

Clayton Kirkpatrick Clayton Kirkpatrick (January 8, 1915 – June 19, 2004) was the editor of the ''Chicago Tribune'' newspaper from 1969 until 1979. He is credited with modernizing the ''Tribune'', shifting its news coverage and editorial page away from reflexive pa ...

. For the first time in the Prizes' history, finalists were announced in addition to the winners. The results are listed below. The winner in each category is listed first and in bold, followed by the other finalists.

Journalism awards

Letters, Drama and Music Awards

References

External links

* {{Pulitzer Prize Pulitzer Prizes by year

Pulitzer Prize The Pulitzer Prize () is an award for achievements in newspaper, magazine, online journalism, literature, and musical composition within the United States. It was established in 1917 by provisions in the will of Joseph Pulitzer, who had made h ...

Pulitzer Pulitzer may refer to: *Joseph Pulitzer, a 20th century media magnate *Pulitzer Prize, an annual U.S. journalism, literary, and music award *Pulitzer (surname) * Pulitzer, Inc., a U.S. newspaper chain *Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting, a non-pro ...