Teju Cole

Author and Photography Critic of the New York Times Magazine, and column “On Photography.”

Presented by: Amitava Kumar

Author and educator

Elin Spring

Dr. Elin Spring is the author of “What Makes It Great?” photography exhibit reviews, “Meet The Artist” interviews, “Who Said It?” photography quote quizzes and various book reviews.

Presented by: Rania Matar

Rania Matar will present to Elin Spring.

Russell Hart

Hart is executive editor of American Photo magazine and editor of American Photo On Campus. In addition to editing and authoring numerous magazine stories and posts on the American Photo blog, State of the Art , Hart oversees many of its technical reviews and organizes the “Editor’s Choice” issue.

Presented by: Henry Horenstein

Henry Horenstein will present the award to Russell Hart.