1996 awards and honors recipients.

The Photographic Society of America bestows honors upon selected individuals each year in recognition of their contributions to the advancement of the arts and sciences of photography through personal achievement and/or service. These honors may take the form of an Honorary Fellowship (Hon. FPSA), Honorary Membership (Hon. PSA), Fellowship (FPSA), Associateship (APSA), or a special memorial or service award. Honorees commonly append their names with the abbreviation of their status. The following dedicated people were honored at the 1996 PSA International Conference at Tucson, Arizona.

Scott A. Brownstein received a degree in physics from the University of Maryland and in 1971 joined Kodak's Photographic Research Lab as a research physicist. Here, specializing in mathematical modeling and product generation for Kodak's conventional film programs, he contributed to the development of many of Kodak's current sensitized products.

In 1978, Mr. Brownstein directed his efforts to film and camera systems and initiated work on complete imaging systems such as single-use and panoramic cameras as well as non-conventional film-to-video viewing and image-manipulation systems. These early efforts resulted in Kodak's Create-A-Print enlarging system.

In 1984 he founded a research and development team for non-silver photographic-quality printing at Kodak and in 1985 was named to head Kodak's Thermal Printing Systems Lab. Technologies developed by his team resulted in Kodak full-color, dye-sublimation thermal products.

In late 1987, using his expertise in color photography, video display, and digital imaging, he conceived the Kodak Photo CD System. He was named manager of Advanced Development for CD Imaging and made responsible for design and implementation of end-user systems using Photo CD and writable CD. The Photo CD is used for the storage of digitized picture images that can later be retrieved, edited, and printed or electronically transmitted.

In June 1993, Scott Brownstein, along with several of his Kodak Photo CD team members, left Kodak to establish the new Digital Imaging Systems Division of Applied Graphics Technologies.

Mr. Brownstein holds numerous patents in the fields of camera systems design, thermal printing, and digital imaging. In July 1992, he was named co-recipient of the Eduard-Rheim Foundation Technology Award, the top award in Europe for new-product, scientific achievement. In 1993, he was named In-Plant Management Association's Industry Leader of the Year, and in 1995 was appointed the inaugural president of the Digital Imaging Marketing Association.

People like Scott Brownstein keep photography exciting and challenging. He is well deserving of the Progress Medal, the highest award of the Photographic Society of America.

The Certain Society Awards (Appreciation, Doscher, Scales, and Peabody) were presented at the 1996 Photographic Society of America International Conference at Tucson, Arizona. Mary McHale, APSA, Chairman Certain Society, Awards Committee.

PSA Appreciation Award

Carole L. Hagaman, APSA, is the 1996 recipient of this award for her many years as a writer, lecturer and instructor throughout New England. Her extensive list of programs and lectures cover a wide range of photographic subjects. Using her travel slides, Carole teaches others about areas of the world not everyone is privileged to visit, which demonstrates her willingness to share her knowledge of photography.

The PSA Appreciation Award was originated in 1972 by Doctors Evelyn and Samuel Ross, former pupils of Helen C. Manzer, FPSA, as a symbol of their admiration of her teaching and as a continuing tribute to others who have given their time and talents in the field of teaching. The original funding was exhausted in 1984 and funding was taken over by an anonymous donor in 1985. The main criterion for the award is "teaching without pay."

John Doscher Memorial Award

Dr. Martin M. Bruce, FPSA, has been awarded the 1996 John Doscher Memorial Award. It was established in 1981 and is awarded annually to a member of the Society who has made an outstanding contribution to classical photography.

Dr. Bruce's classical portrait photography is his work best known to PSA members. He is a multi-star exhibitor in international competition in pictorial slides, nature, photo travel and photo journalism. Dr. Bruce has received an Excellence honor from the International Federation of Photographic Arts, a Fellowship from the Photographic Society of South Africa and has participated as one of the "Top Photographers of the World,, at exhibitions in Germany, France, Belgium and the United States.

Victor Scales Memorial Award

The 1996 recipient of this award is Margaret Estes, FPSA. The Victor Scales Memorial Award is presented annually to the Society member since In@ who has provided service to the Society over a long period of time. Victor Scales exemplified the conditions of the award by the many positions he held in PSA.

Margaret's extensive list of achievements in the photographic community since joining the Society in 1958 combine a broad range of organizational and administrative skills. She is a knowledgeable lecturer, a proficient exhibitor and qualified judge. Her many qualifications include having held numerous PSA positions, foremost of which is the effort put into PSA's Camera Club Committee over the past twenty-five years. Her involvement with the International Bulletin Contest, since 1971, has contributed immensely to PSA for maintaining direct contact with its worldwide membership.

Stuyvesant Peabody Memorial Award

O.P. Sharma, Hon. PSA, FPSA, received this year's Stuyvesant Peabody Memorial Award which was originated by Patrick H. Peabody's son, in memory of his father who stimulated the era of pictorial photography. After the original funds were depleted, a new donor volunteered to perpetuate this prestigious award. Post-humously, the generous member has been identified as the late Mary A. Mallas, FPSA.

A candidate for this honor must have contributed measurably in activities such as exhibiting, judging, writing and providing leadership in photographic organizations.

The founder of the India International Photographic Council, Mr. Shanna's prolific photographic career encompasses a broad range of achievements and skills. He is a proficient, award-winning photographer, the author of three bestselling books on photography and a recognized international salon judge. Through his dedication to the advancement of pictorial photography, Mr. Sharma has shared his expertise and inspired a generation of photographers.

Harold D. Lorimor Memorial Award

Patricia "Pat" Egaas, this year's recipient, joined PSA December 1, 1986, and in 1988 was appointed Area Representative, Washington District $3, Pacific NW Zone. Pat's enthusiastic efforts are instrumental in promoting PSA in her area, resulting in members gained and retained in both PSA and the Puget Sound Chapter.

In 1989 Pat joined the PSA Puget Sound Chapter, became a board member, and editor of the chapter bulletin, The Puget Sound Off. Through her expertise as editor, Pat has won three first place and two second place awards in the chapter division PSA International Bulletin Competitions, and in 1995 she was the recipient of the Arthur P. Henricks Jr. Memorial Award.

Pat was financial chairman and treasurer for the 1995 PSA Seattle Regional Convention, providing valuable budget assistance and tracking, assuring a profitable endeavor for PSA and the chapter. For her effort, Pat received a special chapter award.

Pat has received both two-year and five-year PSA Puget Sound Chapter Service Awards in recognition of her eager, can-do attitude in completing her assignments on many different committees and positions as: chapter treasurer 1991-1995, membership chairman 1995-1996, spring seminar registrar 1991-1996, workshop registrar 1993-1996, and as workshop presenter in 1995.

Pat started her serious photography in 1982 as a member of North Kitsap Camera Club, where she served as board member, and editor of the bulletin, Reflections.

Currently she is Puget Sound Chapter membership chairman, and continues as AR in Washington District #3 in the Pacific NW Zone, mentoring new members and keeping all members informed. Pat is truly a worthy recipient of the Harold D. Lorimor Memorial Award for 1996.

Elmore R. Chatham Memorial Award

Sharp W. Todd has been awarded the first Elmore R. Chatham Award for the best feature article appearing in the PSA Journal during the 1995 calendar year. The article appeared in the January 1995 issue and was titled "Dodging and Burning-In." It was essentially a basic how-to article with the objective of making either color or black-and-white exhibition prints from negatives. The article included before and after examples and illustrations of the tools required. One of the color print landscapes was selected for the cover. The article was based on his program that has been presented on several occasions including the Sacramento Regional Convention and the Colorado Springs International Conference.

The Elmore R. Chatham Memorial Award is named for him in recognition of his service to photography and the Society. He was named an Associate in 1992. Elmore and his wife, Rosalind, presented many travel shows and were quite popular in the Mid-Atlantic Zone where he served as Zone Director.

Joseph P. Fallon Memorial Award

Sidney B. Goldstein, FPSA, is the winner of the Joseph P. Fallon Memorial Award for 1995-96. His has been an unusually active and effective role as a member and leader of PSA activities since his becoming a member in 1973. He became a Fellow of the Society in I M@ and has been selected as District Representative of the Year twice. His untiring efforts to recruit new members and reinstate those in his area whose membership had lapsed have contributed to the strength of the Society in the Long Island area. He has written many articles in local club and council newsletters and contributed to an article in the New York Times about PSA and camera clubs, all of which have helped increase awareness of the Society in that part of the country. He has given many lectures on photography and influenced many men and women to join our ranks. His enthusiasm and patient work to enlarge the membership exemplifies the spirit of Joseph P. Fallon in whose memory this award is given.

District Representative of the Year

Stanley Ashbrook, APSA, of Largo, Florida, is awarded the honor of "DR of the Year" for the 1995-96 year. After serving as Zone Director of the Southern Zone from 1986-1990, Stanley took on responsibility as District Representative of the Central Florida District and has served faithfully in that position for the last five years. In a period of declining memberships, through his hard work, the membership of his district has remained stable. He has given leadership to his area in many ways including as chairman of the PSA 1988 Convention in Innisbrook, Florida. He was chairman of the Central Florida PSA Chapter for six years. He has promoted the art and science of photography in Florida by being active in camera club, council and chapter activities, and has always forwarded the causes and programs of the Photographic Society of America.

Honorary Membership

The Honorary Membership (Hon. PSA) is awarded for outstanding service to photography, particularly through organizational or similar work. It may be recommended by a three-fourths vote of the Honors Committee and requires majority vote of the PSA Executive Committee for approval. Proficiency in the use of the photographic medium is not a requirement, and the candidate need not be a member of the Society.

Herbert H. Gustafson, FPSA

For his outstanding work in overseas affairs, his continued efforts in writing and communications through the International Affairs Committee and International Conference Committee.

Alfred Jendroszek, FPSA

For his work as president of IIWF, his organizational and leadership skills in photography groups in Germany, and his exceptional ability in lecturing and as editor and publisher.

The Fellowship is awarded for outstanding contributions to the advancement of photography involving a high 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-fourths vote of the Honors Committee is required for the Fellowship.

Donald L. Forbeck, M.D.

For his work as Mountain Zone Director and chairmanship for International Club Slide Competitions, his expertise in judging and sharing of his knowledge through lectures and programs.

Bert Kraght

For his excellent work on the International Exhibition Committee, his dedication to the art of photography through published articles and lectures, and his proficiency in photography through his many achievements.

Lynn Troy Maniscalco

For her expertise and promotion of photojournalism through organizational skills on the international and local levels, her promotion of photojournalism in the Delaware area, and her judging, lecturing, and writing.

Margee Hanson

For her work in the Nature Division, her participation in all aspects of international exhibitions, her local clubs, council and chapter, and her presentations of international exhibitions.

Margaret Kraght

For her excellent work on the International Exhibition Committee, her proficiency as a photographer and judge, and her sharing of knowledge through lectures, articles and programs.

A. Robert Mata

For his work on the International Conference Committee, his organizing and judging in Chicago area camera clubs, and his expertise in financial organization.

Jerry Hixson

For his work in the Color Slide Division, his leadership in local conventions and clubs, and his sharing of photographic knowledge through lectures and workshops.

Robert James Leonard

For his expertise in the field of stereo and sharing his knowledge through many programs. lectures, articles, for his diverse ability in many aspects of photography. and his dedication to the promotion of photography in the Mid-Atlantic Zone.

Dr. Lloyd A. McCarthy

For his outstanding work in the Nature Division, his organizational skills in Slide Set and Essays distribution, and for sharing his knowledge through many judgings, lectures and books.

Mary S. McCarthy

For her organizational skills in the Nature and Photo Travel Divisions, her work on the PSA Service Award Committee, and her sharing of her photographic expertise through many judgings, lectures and books.

Frances Walling

For her diversified work in many local camera clubs. the Gold Rush Chapter and Stereo Division. and her dedication in positions held and programs presented.

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

Fabian K. Beal

For his work on the Exhibition Standards Committee, his many services in Australia for the advancement of photography and the Society, and his photographic excellence and achievements.

William A. Duggan

For his untiring efforts in promotion of stereo photography, his technical expertise, and his Sharing of knowledge through presentations.

Patricia J. Beal

For her promotion of photography and the Society in Australia, her many organizational skills in photographic clubs, and her photographic excellence and achievements.

Dale R. Gilkinson

For his organizational skills in the Photojournalism Division and at the local level, his sharing of knowledge through teaching, and his excellence and diversification as a photographer.

Mary L. Campagnolo

For her dedication in the Nature Division and Chapters, her organizational skills and work in local camera clubs, and sharing of her photographic knowledge.

John M. Harris

For his dedication to the advancement of photography through teaching, his many leadership qualities, and his sharing through instructional lectures.

Henk Huizinga

For his promotion of photography and the Society in South Africa, for his excellence as a photographer, and for sharing his knowledge through judging and lecturing.

Mary Ellen Robinson

For her organizational skills in the Connecticut Chapter and her local clubs and council, her excellence as a photographer, and her sharing her skills through lecturing and judging.

Jean Timmermeister

For her outstanding administrative abilities in the Color Slide Division, local clubs, and Puget Sound Chapter, her judging ability, and for her sharing her excellence in photography through many articles and lectures.

Robert M. Keith

For his organizational skills and support of the Photojournalism Division, his extensive knowledge and skills in various areas of photography, and his dedication in sharing this knowledge.

W.S. Smylie

For his organizational skills in the Color Slide Division, his leadership in local clubs and societies. and his excellence as a photographer.

Jean Timmermeister

For her outstanding administrative abilities in the Color Slide Division, local clubs, and Puget Sound Chapter, her judging ability, and for her sharing her excellence in photography through many articles and lectures.

Seymour Novins

For his excellence in the field of photography, his promotion of photography through teaching, and his organizational skills in local clubs.

Carl W. Soerens

For his work as Photojournalism Star Ratings Director, his service to the Photojournalism Division, and his influence in promoting photojournalism through his articles, lectures, and excellence as a photographer.

Dr. Verner F. Wilson

For his organizational skills in his local club and the Gold Rush Chapter, his dedication to the promotion of photography through teaching and skills as a travel guide.