The Pulitzer Prize Board is a group responsible for overseeing the prestigious Pulitzer Prizes, which honor excellence in journalism, literature, and musical composition. Established in 1917, the board is composed of prominent figures from various fields, including journalism, academia, and the arts. Each year, the board reviews submissions and selects winners in multiple categories, such as Breaking News Reporting and Fiction. The awards are named after Joseph Pulitzer, a newspaper publisher who established the prizes in his will to recognize outstanding work that serves the public interest.