Eppridge, Bey, Clarkson Honored for Lifetime Achievement

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14 March 2012

Among the winners at the 2011 Lucie Awards this past October were notable photographers Bill Eppridge, Dawoud Bey and Rich Clarkson.

Eppridge, who covered the Beatles' 1964 arrival in America, Robert Kennedy's 1968 presidential campaign and assassination, and the 1969 Woodstock music festival, received an award for achievement in photojournalism.

Bey, who received the award for portraiture, began his career with the well-known series "Harlem: USA."

Clarkson, who has photographed more than 30 covers of Sports Illustrated, was honored for a lifetime achievement in sports.

Held annually, the Lucie Awards recognize photographers in the following four categories: lifetime achievement, humanitarian, visionary and spotlight. For a full list of this year’s winners, visit lucieawards.com.