According to a press release, the 2014 Person of the Year award will be given to Han in recognition of his contributions to the highly innovative Samsung Galaxy digital imaging products that are driving new consumer experiences in digital photography and connectivity.
During the event, Dr. Ren Ng, founder and Executive Chairman of Lytro, will be given the Herbert Keppler Technical Achievement Award, famed rock-and-roll portrait photographer Lynn Goldsmith will be presented with the 2014 Professional Photographer Award. A special Visionary Award will be given to the Eddie Adams Workshop in celebration of their 25th anniversary of promoting young photographers.
“We’re pleased to be able to recognize these distinguished individuals for their accomplishments in the field of digital imaging,” said Mike Kahn, President of the PMDA. “Our event will once again shine the light on the many accomplishments and innovations that has kept the digital imaging industry on the forefront of the consumer electronics revolution. It will certainly be a night not to miss.”
The evening will include musical entertainment and a gallery of Goldsmith’s award-winning photography. The PMDA has been recognizing individual contributions to the imaging industry since 1965.
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