Inspiration in D.C.
at Annual POY Program
Friday & Saturday, April 25 - 26, 2014
555 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, D.C.
Newseum event debuts a four-month exhibition of POY award-winning photographs.
The POYi Education & Awards Program at the Newseum in Washington, D.C. was a tremendous success with hundreds attending the presentations and exhibition debut. Our sincere appreciation to all the premiere speakers who inspired, educated, and motivated us all. Our sincere thanks to Nikon and the Newseum that hosted the 71th annual POYi Education & Awards Program on April 25 – 26, 2014. The two-day program debuted a four-month exhibition of POY award-winning photographs. The event was completely free, without an admission fee, for POY guests plus award winners for POY and the College Photographer of the Year contests.
MOMENTS
The 2013 Sports Photographer of the Year, Patrick Smith (seated right), is introduced by POY graduate student coordinator Vincent Tacchi in the Knight Studio of the Newseum.
The 2013 Sports Photographer of the Year, Patrick Smith (seated right), describes his coverage of sporting events to the POY audience during the POY Education & Awards Program at the Newseum on Saturday, April 26, 2014.
WPOW: Women Photojournalists of Washington joined the POY program to present a panel discussion on under-reported gender issues in the media. From left, moderator MaryAnne Golon is joined by Ami Vitale, Annie Griffiths and Mary F. Calvert udring the POY Education & Awards Program at the Newseum.
The 2013 Photographer of the Year - Newspaper, Barbara Davidson, describes coverage of the Los Angeles community to the POY audience during the POY Education & Awards Program at the Newseum on Saturday, April 26, 2014.
Tyler Hicks of The New York Times discribes his coverage of the Kenya Mall massacre to the POY audience during the POY Education & Awards Program at the Newseum on Saturday, April 26, 2014.
The Newseum's Knight Studio was packed all day for each of the five speaker presentations during the POY Education & Awards Program at the Newseum on Saturday, April 26, 2014. On stage, Tyler Hicks addresses the audience.
The Newseum's marquee along Pennsylvania Ave. promotes the Pictures of the Year exhibition that is on display for four months until Sept. 1, 2014.
SCHEDULE
Friday evening
6:30 p.m.— Reception and exhibition opening
7:00 p.m.— Welcoming remarks
7:15 p.m.— Awards Presentations
8:30 p.m.— Reception closes
Saturday full day
9 a.m.— Registration check in
10:30 a.m.— Patrick Smith, Sports Photographer of the Year
Freelance sports photographer Patrick Smith talks about his work in 2013 which earned him the honor of Sports Photographer of the Year
Knight TV Studio, Level 3
11:30 a.m.— Covering Under-Reported Issues Worldwide
In collaboration with the Women Photojournalists of Washington
Washington Post director of photography MaryAnne Golon leads a discussion with panelists Mary F. Calver, Annie Griffiths, and Ami Vitale.
Knight TV Studio, Level 3
1:30 p.m.— Barbara Davidson, Photographer of the Year – Newspaper
Los Angeles Times photographer Barbara Davidson, who was named Newspaper Photographer of the Year, talks about her 2013 portfolio
Knight TV Studio, Level 3
3:00 p.m.— Tyler Hicks & New York Times Photography
Hicks talks about his award winning coverage of the mass shooting at a Nairobi, Kenya shopping mall.
Knight TV Studio, Level 3
4:00 p.m.— Sara Lewkowicz, College Photographer of the Year
Lewkowicz discusses her award-winning series on domestic violence.
Knight TV Studio, Level 3
Program & Exhibition Links
Click here to visit the Newseum web page on the POY "Photo Day" program.
Click here to visit the Newseum web page on the POY exhibition.
Nikon is the exclusive sponsor
for the 2014 POY exhibition, reception, and program.
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