the Pulitzer Prize for Radio

The Pulitzer Prize for Radio was an award recognizing excellence in radio journalism, honoring outstanding reporting, storytelling, and production in radio formats. Established to highlight exceptional work that informs, inspires, and engages audiences through audio storytelling, it celebrated broadcasts that demonstrated journalistic integrity and creativity. The prize aimed to elevate the quality of radio journalism, emphasizing impactful reporting on significant issues. Although the radio category was discontinued after 2011, the award historically recognized radio’s important role in delivering in-depth news and compelling narratives to the public.