For his role in breaking the scandal, Bernstein received many awards; and helped the Post earn a Pulitzer Prize for Public Service in 1973.

• 他和鲍伯·伍德华在担任《华盛顿邮报》记者期间因披露水门事件而一举成名，并荣获诸多专业奖项，同时也帮助《华盛顿邮报》获得了1973年的普利策新闻奖。