Pulitzer Prize recognizes this new-fangled Internet thing

The Pulitzer Prize, one of the world's most valued journalism awards, has finally recognized the internet; news organizations will now be able to submit text-only online content in all 14 journalism categories. This means that newspapers can submit online-only work, says a story in paidContent.org. And text-based sources that publish only online are now also eligible, according to a release from the Pulitzer Prize Board.

"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," said Sig Gissler, administrator of the Prizes. "The new rules enlarge the Pulitzer tent and recognize more fully the role of the Web, while underscoring the enduring value of words and of serious reporting.”

The Board will continue to monitor the impact of the Internet, Gissler said.

(The Pulitzers only allow entries from U.S. based newspapers or news organizations, publishing in print and (now) online.)