New York Press Photographers Association Explained

The New York Press Photographers Association is an association of photojournalists whowork for news organizations in the print and electronic media based within a seventy-five mile radius of Manhattan. The organization was founded in 1913 and has over 250 active members.^[1] ^[2]

It sponsors an annual awards contest^[3] ^[4] and publishes the New York Press Photographer, an annual book displaying winning work from the contest.^[5]

Officers and trustees

Officers (2021–2023)

Bruce Cotler (President) – Photojournalist-independent
Debra L. Rothenberg (Vice President) – Photojournalist-independent
Marc A. Hermann (Secretary) – Photojournalist-independent
William Perlman (Treasurer) – Newsday

Board of trustees (2021–2023)

Jennifer Altman – Photojournalist-independent
Porter Binks – Photojournalist-independent
Dennis Clark – Photojournalist-independent
Kevin Downs – Photojournalist-independent
Mark Dye – Photojournalist-independent
Thomas A. Ferrara – Newsday
Gary Hershorn – Photojournalist-independent
Richard Lee – Photojournalist-independent
Todd Maisel – Photojournalist-independent
Curtis Means – Photojournalist-independent

Officers (2019–2021)

Bruce Cotler (President) – Photojournalist-independent
Todd Maisel (Vice President) – Photojournalist-independent
Marc A. Hermann (Secretary) – Photojournalist-independent
William Perlman (Treasurer) – Newsday

Board of trustees (2019–2021)

Jennifer Altman – Photojournalist-independent
Porter Binks – Photojournalist-independent
Kevin Downs – Photojournalist-independent
Mark Dye – Photojournalist-independent
Thomas A. Ferrara – Newsday
David Handschuh – Photojournalist-independent
Gary Hershorn – Photojournalist-independent
Richard Lee – Photojournalist-independent
Curtis Means – Photojournalist-independent
Debra L. Rothenberg – Photojournalist-independent

Officers (2017–2019)

Bruce Cotler (President) – Photojournalist-independent
Todd Maisel (Vice President) – Photojournalist-independent
Marc A. Hermann (Secretary) – Photojournalist-independent
William Perlman (Treasurer) – Newsday

Board of trustees (2017–2019)

Jennifer Altman – Photojournalist-independent
Porter Binks – Photojournalist-independent
Mark Dye – Photojournalist-independent
Thomas A. Ferrara – Newsday
David Handschuh – Photojournalist-independent
Gary Hershorn – Photojournalist-independent
Richard Lee – Photojournalist-independent
Debra Rothenberg – Photojournalist-independent
Robert Sabo – Photojournalist-independent
Dennis Van Tine – Photojournalist-independent

Past presidents

David Pokress – Photojournalist-independent 2011-2015
Ray Stubblebine – Photojournalist-independent 2005-2011
Bernie Nunez – Photojournalist-independent 2003-2005
Joe DeMaria – New York Post 1999-2003
Susan Watts – New York Daily News 1997-1999
Bill Turnbull – New York Daily News1995-1997

Emeritus board of trustees

Joseph DeMaria – V&P News Service
Bill Turnbull – New York Daily News (Retired)
Richard Drew – Associated Press
Ray Stubblebine – Independent – Reuters

NYPPA Photographers of the Year (1996–present)

1996: John Keating – Newsday
1997: Susan Watts – New York Daily News
1998: Todd Maisel – New York Daily News
1999: Gerald Herbert – New York Daily News
2000: Evy Mages – New York Daily News
2001: Vincent LaForet – The New York Times
2002: Aristide Economopoulos – The Star-Ledger
2003: Aristide Economopoulos – The Star-Ledger
2004: Michael Appleton – New York Daily News
2005: Ron Antonelli – New York Daily News
2006: Mario Tama – Getty Images
2007: Moises Saman – Newsday
2008: Aristide Economopoulos – The Star-Ledger
2009: Jennifer Brown – The Star-Ledger
2010: David Goldman – Associated Press
2011: Aristide Economopoulos – The Star-Ledger
2012: Aristide Economopoulos – The Star-Ledger
2013: David Goldman – Associated Press
2014: Kirsten Luce – Independent
2015: James Keivom – New York Daily News
2016: Aristide Economopoulos – NJ Advance Media
2017: David Goldman – Associated Press
2018: Aristide Economopoulos – NJ Advance Media
2019: Thomas A. Ferrara – Newsday
2020: Aristide Economopoulos – NJ Advance Media
2021: David Goldman – Associated Press
2022: Adam Gray – SWNS
2023: Alex Kent | Independent

NYPPA Anthony J. Causi Sports Photographer of the Year (2015–present)

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2015: Al Bello – Getty Images – Sports Photographer of the Year
2016: Al Bello – Getty Images – Sports Photographer of the Year
2017: Al Bello – Getty Images – Sports Photographer of the Year
2019: Brad Penner – Independent for USA Today Sports – Sports Photographer of the Year
2020: Brad Penner – Independent for USA Today Sports – Sports Photographer of the Year
2021: Michael Stobe – Independent for Getty Images – Sports Photographer of the Year
2022: Robert Sabo – Independent for New York Post
2023: Robert Sabo – Independent for New York Post

NYPPA Best in Show (1972–present)

1972: (B/W) – Ed Adams – Time Magazine
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1974:
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1976:
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1980:
1981:
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1984:
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1987:
1988:
1989: (B/W)
1989: (Color)
1990: (B/W) – Susan Farley – New York Newsday – "Vietnam Vet Dad Remembers"
1990: (Color)
1991: (B/W)
1991: (Color)
1992: (B/W)
1992: (Color)
1993: (B/W) – John Keating – Newsday – "Special Prom"
1993: (Color) – Steven Schmidt – Gannett Westchester – "The Nominee"
1994: (B/W)
1994: (Color)
1995: (B/W) – Gerald Herbert – New York Daily News – "Haiti – The Revolution Within"
1995: (Color) – Ron Frehm – Associated Press
1996: Jon Naso – New York Newsday – "Mourning the Rebbe"
1997: Susan Watts – Daily News – "Miriam"
1998: Audrey Tiernan – Newsday – "A Room With a View"
1999: Jim Estrin – The New York Times – "Gene Therapy- Keeping Jacob Alive"
2000: Steve Klaver – The Star- Ledger – "Double Murder Suicide"
2001: Bob Deutsch – USA Today – "What were they Thinking?"
2002: Jeff Christensen – Reuters – "People Looking out Windows of the WTC"
2003: Aristide Economopoulos – The Star-Ledger – "Daddys Girl"
2004: Spencer Platt – Getty Images – ""The Invasion Begins"
2005: Michael Appleton – New York Daily News – "Street Fight"
2006: Craig Warga – New York Daily News – "New Orleans Burning"
2007: Moises Saman – Newsday – "Presidential Elections in Haiti"
2008: Todd Maisel – New York Daily News – "First Blood"
2009: David Goldman – Independent – "Harlem reacts to Obamas Win"
2010: Hiroko Masuike – Independent – "Bernard Madoff"
2011: Aristide Economopoulos – The Star-Ledger – "Fight Break Up"
2012: Craig Ruttle – Independent – "Hail to the Chief"^[7]
2013: James Keivom – New York Daily News – "Hurricane Sandy"
2014: Al Bello – Getty Images – "Synchronized diving"
2015: James Keivom – New York Daily News – "Eric Garner Protests"
2016: David Goldman – Associated Press – "Baltimore Police Death Protest"
2017: Thomas A. Ferrara – Newsday – ''Doubly Devoted the Tardiff Twins'"
2018: Byron Smith – Independent – "We Can't Be Sure"
2019: Byron Smith – Independent – "Remembering Saheed"
2020: Craig Ruttle – Independent – 'Momentary Marathon'
2021: Al Bello – Getty Images – 'Pandemic Hug'
2022: Patrick T. Benic – UPI -"Man Tries to breakthrough Main Door of House Chambers"
2023: 2023 - Alex Kent | Independent - "Restless Souls of Bucha"

Louis Liotta Lifetime Achievement Award

The Louis Liotta Lifetime Achievement Award is awarded for lifetime photography accomplishments.

1989: Herb Schwartz – CBS Network News Director of Photography
2001: Larry DeSantis – United Press International
2002: Martin Lederhandler – The Associated Press
2011: Charles Ruppmann – New York Daily News
2013: Jerry Engel – New York Post
2017: Ray Stubblebine – Reuters
2017: Richard Drew – The Associated Press
2018: William Turnbull – New York Daily News
2019: Susan Watts – New York Daily News
2021: Marilynn K. Yee – New York Times
2021: Kathy Willens – Associated Press
2022: Todd Maisel – New York Daily News

New York Press Photographers Award of Merit

1993: David Dinkins – New York City Mayor
2010: Katherine Conits - Starwood Hotels – Director, Community Outreach
2014: Eric L. Adams – Brooklyn Borough President
2015: Chief Joseph Fox – New York City Police Department
2015: Chief James Leonard – New York City Fire Department
2015: Hon. Ydanis Rodriguez – New York City Councilman
2021: Elizabeth G. Pratt – Canon USA. Inc. - Director, Professional Client Development & Support
2023:

Good Guy and Good Gal Awards

The New York Press Photographers Association "Good Guy, Good Gal" Award Winners since 1952 when the award was originated.

External links

- Vimeo.com/nyppa

Notes and References

http://www.nyppa.org/members-list/ NYPPA Members 2018
Web site: 2017-02-13. Governing. 2020-11-01. NPPA. en.
News: CAMERA NOTES; Prize Winners in Press Photography Exhibit. February 1, 1959. The New York Times. X21. 2009-10-09.
News: Daily News fotogs score big at New York Press Photographers Awards. Boyle . Christina . March 9, 2009 . New York Daily News. 2009-10-09.
Web site: Newsday wins 24 awards in NYPPA contest. 2020-11-01. Newsday. en.
Web site: NYPPA honors Post photographer with 'Anthony J. Causi Memorial Prize' . 15 April 2020 .
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