Sig Gissler, the administrator of the Pulitzer Prizes, acknowledged that InsideClimate News was not as well-known as past online site winners such as Huffington Post and ProPublica.

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In the 20 years since he took over the CEO title from his mother, the legendary Katharine Graham, the Post has won 32 Pulitzer Prizes, more than any other paper except the New York Times.

FORBES: Nice Guy Finishing Last

He galvanized the newsroom to perform in spectacular fashion, and that spring the Times won seven Pulitzer Prizes.

NEWYORKER: Changing Times

The executive editor, Howell Raines, won plaudits after being appointed two years ago and quickly guided the paper to seven Pulitzer Prizes.

ECONOMIST: Crisis management for a top media brand

On occasion, they win Pulitzer Prizes for compromising the Nation's secrets.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: The Leaker Shield Act

He sent a letter telling concerned civic leaders that the Los Angeles Times had enjoyed an unprecedented spurt of Pulitzer Prizes, new investment in equipment, and a stronger focus on local news since Tribune bought the paper in 2000.

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Johnson and his father are the only father and son to win Pulitzer Prizes for reporting.

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For their efforts, America's journalism establishment lavished praise and awards on the paper and its longtime editor Jim Amoss, including Pulitzer Prizes for public service and breaking news.

FORBES: Magazine Article

"That may attract less attention than Pulitzer Prizes, but it's much better for the bottom line, " says Morton.

FORBES: Magazine Article