1990 awards and honors recipients.

1990 Awards and Honors Recipients

Freeman Patterson, FPSA, Hon. EFIAP is this year's recipient of the Photographic Society of America's Progress Medal. Patterson, a Canadian citizen, was born in Long Reach, New Brunswick. An early awareness of the beauty of things around him sparked his interest in photography at a very young age, but it wasn't until he was 20 years old that he could afford his first camera. Patterson received a B.A. degree in philosophy from Acadia University in Nova Scotia in 1959 then went on to earn a masters degree in divinity from Union Theological Seminary, Columbia University, New York in 1962. His masters thesis was titled "Still Photography as a Medium of Religious Expression." During his three years in New York, Patterson studied photography under Dr. Helen Manzer who considered him to be one of her most exceptional students. After receiving his masters, Patterson taught religious studies at Alberta College in Edmonton for three years and in 1965 resigned this teaching position to devote full time to photography. We, as photographers, who share this exciting medium of visual expression, are very thankful that Patterson did not give up teaching.

Patterson contributed greatly to the success of a series of art books entitled Canada, A Time to Dream, Canada: A Year of the Land and Between Friends. These books were published between 1967 and 1984 by the National Film Board of Canada. These coffee-table books have become collectors' items. Patterson is also well represented in A Day in the Life of Canada and was commissioned to illustrate the book In a Canadian Garden.

Patterson's photographs have been widely used to illustrate countless other books, newspapers and magazines articles, as well as photographic journals and calendars. He is a regular contributor to Petersen's Photographic magazine and to Camera Canada magazine. He was also the editor of Camera Canada magazine from its inception to the late 1970s.

Patterson has been the sole author and illustrator of several books. Some of these are highly valued by thousands of photographers as their primary textbook on photography. These books include Photography for the Joy of It (1977), Photography and the Art of Seeing (1979), Photography of Natural Things (1982), Namaqualand, Garden of the Gods (1984) and Portraits of Earth (1987). His books are not only beautifully illustrated, but very well written. Patterson possesses the talent of an outstanding artist and also has the ability to put his thoughts into clear, concise words. In 1980 Patterson received a Doctorate of Letters from the University of New Brunswick in recognition not only of his photography but also for the excellence of his writing and lecturing. In 1989 he was granted a Doctorate of Civil Law by his alma mater, Acadia University.

Patterson has received many awards and honors as a photographer, writer, lecturer and teacher. In 1967 he was one of the first two people to be awarded a gold medal for photographic excellence by the National Film Board of Canada. In 1971 he was honored by the Photographic Society of America with an Associateship. In 1975 he received an Honorary Excellence from the Federation Internationale de l'Art Photographique (Geneva, Switzerland). This is FIAP's highest award and can be held concurrently by no more than 200 living photographers. This same year, he was elected to the Royal Canadian Academy of Art. In 1976 he received his Fellowship from PSA and was made an Honorary Fellow of the Photographic Society of South Africa. In 1985 he received the Order of Canada, an award given to Canadians who have made a significant contribution to their country.

Patterson has been deeply involved in photography for many years, he has conducted several week-long photographic workshops in his home province nearly every year since 1973, and since 1984 in southern Africa. He is past president of the Toronto Guild for Color Photography and has held many offices in the National Association for Photographic Art (Canada). He has conducted numerous photographic seminars, presented countless lectures on photography and has been a consultant on many photographic tours in North America and Africa. Patterson exhibited in the international exhibitions for a period of about 10 years and amassed an enviable number of acceptances and awards, more than is accumulated by most exhibitors in a lifetime.

Patterson has consistently extended the range of the medium as it is normally regarded. His pictures go far beyond the technical process, beyond the dictates of standard compositional arrangements and has taken us into a new world of advanced artistic expression. Other photographers have transcended this boundary, but none with such constant perfection or in such quantity. Yet, in spite of his success and honors, Patterson has never lost contact with his friends from amateur days and is intimately involved in his own community having been active with the local school board for nearly two decades.

Patterson generously shares his technical expertise, philosophy, enthusiasm and inspiration with all photographers. Not only has Patterson preserved the beauty of nature on film, but through his generosity has insured there will always be a place to photograph these natural wonders. He has donated his extensive property on Shamper's Bluff, New Brunswick, to the Nature Conservancy of Canada to be used not only as a nature preserve but also as an educational resource for the schools of his area. This beautiful tract of land is a priceless gift to his province, Canada and to all life on this fragile planet.

In view of his achievements in photography and his service to photography, honoring Freeman Patterson with the Society's Progress Medal seems inadequate. However, it is the highest honor the Society can bestow. Words fail to convey our admiration for this gentleman or to express our gratitude. All we can do, Freeman, is to say thank you.

FPSA

The Fellowship is for outstanding contributions to the advancement of photography involving a degree of proficiency and achievement, combined with such elements of service as the dissemination of acquired knowledge through lecturing, judging, publication of articles, papers, etc. Personal achievement alone does not qualify a candidate for this honor. A three-forths vote of the Honors Committee is required for the Fellowship.

Dr. Nerushwalia Bhagwandas For his vigorous promotion of PSA and photography and for creating a national awareness of the historical and cultural value of the art in India, and for his personal exhibition achievements.

G. William Buchanan For his continuing endeavors in behalf of photography at all levels and for his diligence in organizing and promoting educational photographic opportunities for others.

Lee Estes For his stalwart leadership in the Gulf States as an organizer, teacher, judge and presenter and for his revitalized promotion of the Permanent Print Collection.

Byron J. Hindman For his sustained and energetic efforts to promote the Society through organizational services, administrative leadership, skilled exhibition management and for his photographic versatility.

C. George Billing For the untiring use of his skills to advance photography throughout Australia, his administrative and photographic expertise, and for recognition of his photography in the Australia Postal Service.

Gertrude Cohn For her valuable contribution to exhibitors world wide as Director of the Color Slide Division Star Ratings, for her scholarly programs and personal photographic achievements and her judging and administrative skills.

Melvin G. Henningsen, D.D.S. For his role in the San Francisco Bay area as a versatile photographer and judge and for his exemplary administrative skills in many PSA divisions.

Alfred Jendroszek In recognition of his superb exhibition record and for his influential contribution to photographic advancement world wide as a dedicated writer, administrator and correspondent.

Col. (Ret) Melvin M. Lawson For his International involvement in promotion of stereoscopic photography, and in recognition of his personal technical and photographic competence.

Robert W. Nelson For his leadership roles in the Twin Cities area photographic community and his positive influence as Central Zone Director, and for establishing educational photographic programs with various groups.

Mac Perchick For his active role of service to the Mid Atlantic Zone and his contributions to PSA through his writing for the Journal and his management counsel and for his own photographic achievements.

Jean E. Thomson For her diligence in development of innovative financial strategies, meticulous supervision of the Society's varied fiscal requirements, for her management contributions in the Puget Sound area, and for her photographic achievements.

Theron L. McCuen For his administrative accomplishments at all levels and for exceptional competence as a photographer, author and presenter, especially in the Nature Division.

Floyd Norgaard For his contribution as a skilled photographer, program presenter, teacher and tour leader, and leadership for many years in organizing world wide photo travel activity in Southern California.

Sarah Louise Stull For her service to the Society as Star Ratings Director of the Nature Division, her recruiting record as an Area Representative, her exhibition management and dedication to PSA concerns in the San Joaquin Valley of California.

APSA 

The Associateship is awarded for material contributions to the advancement of photography, whether resulting primarily from proficiency and achievement or service alone. As in the case of the Fellowship, photographic achievement must be combined with elements of service. The Associateship may be awarded by a majority vote of the Honors Committee.

Viola P. Bebout For her long term services to the Society as a membership recruiter, organizational worker for the Prairie Chapter and Regional responsibilities and Central Zone News editor for the Journal.

Donald B. Christman To recognize his many program presentations, his Regional Convention contributions, long time service as an Area Representative and extensive judging in the Mid Atlantic Zone and his personal photographic achievements.

Frances C. Cox For her effectiveness in promoting PSA through her Adult Education teaching, for generously sharing her knowledge of the natural world through extensive presentations and judging.

George R. Ferrara To recognize his diverse and talented contributions at all levels in the Pacific Northwest as a teacher, PSA recruiter, program presenter and accomplished photographer and judge.

P.G. Chang For his capable representation of PSA with many photographic organizations in the Far East and for the generous sharing of his varied photographic talents.

Richard Cloran For valuable, distinctive organizational service to the Society in the Northeast judging and instructional programs and excellent exhibition record.

Paul E. Deegan, Jr. For his distinguished PSA service in the Northeast through exhibition management; for his writing, lecturing, judging and volunteer program presentation to the handicapped and hospitalized and for his photographic accomplishments.

Stuart N. Freedman For his activity in organizing the Greater Toronto Council of Camera Clubs, his teaching, exhibition and PSA Area Representative endeavors in Eastern Canada.

Clarence W. Gilner For his helpful and productive service for more than 20 years in his local photography clubs, the Society and its Utah Chapter, and substantial exhibition achievements in the Color Slide Division and for providing continued education and entertainment to many audiences by presentation of exceptional travel programs.

Robert S. Harris In recognition of a long and distinguished career in photography and generous and valued service to the world wide photographic community as an author, producer, teacher, inventor and his excellence in all areas as a totally committed, accomplished photographer.

Heng-Sun Kok For his organizational leadership and teaching to advance photography in Macau and Hong Kong and for the representation he gives PSA in this area, and for his International exhibition successes.

V. Gopal Krishnan For his leadership in many photographic organizations in India and his frequent educational lectures, publications and judging activity throughout a vast geographical area.

Gerald P. Harris For his extensive involvement in photography through teaching and exhibiting in the United States and Canada; his work as PSA District Representative and Journal editor for the Western Canada Zone News and his dedication to Society goals.

Daniel D. Kingcaid For his diverse photographic skills, his energetic efforts in behalf of photography and his contributions as a judge and lecturer and his success as an exhibitor.

Betty Jane Kranz-Sinclair For effectively teaching photography to many groups and inspiring students of all ages to learn from competition, and to reward her own expertise as an exhibitor and program presenter.

Robert James Leonard In recognition of valued and varied services to many photographic interest groups and for generously sharing his skills and for his achievements as a multi-media presenter and exhibitor.

Ann Maksymiec For her versatility in a variety of photographic disciplines, skillful sharing of knowledge through lectures and work shops and her many years of dedicated service in the Chicago area and to the Society.

Mats-Arne Mattson For his promotion of PSA, his encouragement of Scandanavian photographers to participate in International Exhibitions and for his own success as an exhibitor and photo-journalist.

Dee Moss To recognize her services to the PSA Nature Division, the Wichita Exhibition, organizational work in the Santa Fe Trail Chapter and her versatility as a successful exhibitor.

Vee Nealey For her devotion to photographic organizations in the Inland Empire of the Pacific Northwest, particularly in Nature; for her administrative and editorial work and her membership recruiting success as an Area and District Representative.

A. Robert Mata to recognize the generous sharing of his fiscal expertise with photographic organizations at national and regional levels and with many Chicago area groups, and to acknowledge his photographic accomplishments.

Carl E. Moser, Sr. For his memorable photography of rural Southeastern American and his valued service to PSA as an Area and District Representative and his eagerness to share the skills and locales which have contributed to his photographic success.

Ron R. Moss For his effective support of PSA at local levels particularly in membership recruitment, and tireless efforts in organizing the Santa Fe Trail Chapter, and his dedicated contribution at all levels of the local photographic community.

Dr. Ralph E. Pyke In recognition of outstanding service to photography at all local and Regional levels, management of the North Texas Exhibition and PSA District Representative, as well as his teaching and versatile photographic proficiency.

Kathleen G. Savage For her contributions to PSA as a Photo-Journalism Division officer, Area Representative and award winning editor, and her photographic involvement in local conversation groups, and for her exhibition and judging record.

Gil Schumaker For his willing, enthusiastic and capable promotion of the purposes of PSA, the excellence of his exhibition record, and his leadership in the Gem State Chapter and his service as a PSA District Representative.

Rajendra Kumar Sharma To recognize his industrious involvement in Exhibition Circuits and for promoting the Society through his tireless efforts in the North Central and Mid Atlantic Zones, and his own photographic success as an exhibitor, writer and presenter.

Bettie L. Trent For her service to Southern California photography groups at all levels and for her success in the exhibitions; for her services as a judge and a PSA Area Representative and for energetic efforts in behalf of the Society.

Richard P. Savage For his expertise as an exhibitor judge, writer and administrator, and for his willingness to assume new projects for Chapter or Council and for promotion of deserving local community projects through his photo journalism photography.

Anna Elizabeth Sebring For sustained distinguished service at all levels in the Pacific Northwest where her skills are widely utilized as a photographer, naturalist, judge, writer and Area Representative.

George Thanos For his pioneering skills in many fields of professional photography, his lectures and presentations to trade and amateur groups and his willingness to share his innovative techniques with photographic groups at all levels.

Robert J. Ulberg, M.D. To recognize his enthusiastic services to PSA as an Area Representative, prolific exhibitor, lecturer and judge, and as an inspiring contributor to many local photographic activities.

James T. Van Meter For his competence as a photographer, exhibitor and administrator in the Twin Cities area and for his re-organization and management of the Contemporary Inter Club Slide Competitions.

Frances Walling For her unselfish devotion to the goals of the Society, serving three camera clubs and the Council and Chapter in the Sacramento area, divisional chairmanship of their International Exhibition and as Secretary of the PSA Stereo Division.

Joseph J. Zaia For his competent administrative skills at all levels of photographic activity in the Metropolitan New York area; teaching, writing and exhibiting and voluntary community public service contributions through his photographic skills.

Stanley Vincent In recognition of his continuous assistance to others in improving their film making by his many "how-to" lectures, his organizational leadership and representation of the PSA-VMPD to the New Zealand Federation of Movie Clubs.

Stan White For his generous contributions to Stereoscopic photography by sharing his knowledge and techniques through many articles, lectures, and professional teaching, editing the Stereo Division News for the Journal, and his own exhibition successes.

Willard Heath For his contributions to PSA and the Gulf States Camera Club Council, his skills in managing International Exhibitions, and the excellence of his photographic and judging contributions.