New York, NY—The International Photographic Council (IPC) will host its annual IPC Hall of Fame and Professional Photographer Achievement Awards luncheon on May 14, 2025. The event will take place in the Delegates Dining Room at the United Nations to celebrate some of the world’s most recognizable photographers. Moreover, the organization revealed the IPC 2025 Hall of Fame recipient and other honorees.
“IPC is excited to offer a full program from international to U.S. recipients who have all helped contribute to the growth of the photographic industry,” said Andy Marcus, President of IPC.
IPC 2025 Hall of Fame and Awards Honorees
Further, this year’s IPC Hall of Fame recipient is Kurt Nowak. Nowak was born and raised in Vienna, Austria. He is the founder of Colenta Labortechnik and a visionary in photographic and imaging technology. Additionally, he exemplifies innovation and dedication and is an accomplished inventor in imaging technology. He is also a motivating business executive with a career spanning more than six decades.
Iconic photographer Stephen Wilkes will deliver the event’s keynote. Wilkes is best known for his commercial work as a National Geographic Explorer. He is also widely recognized for his fine art and editorial talent.
What’s more, the IPC Service Award honoree, Jerry Grossman, is co-owner and editor in chief of Digital Imaging Reporter. IPC is continuing the tradition of honoring those who have contributed to the art and business of photography. Grossman is very deserving of this award for his dedication, inspiration and tireless efforts in helping to grow and expand the photographic industry for four decades.
Furthermore, IPC is adding a new award this year, the IPC Photographic Educator Achievement Award. The honor will go to Alicia Hansen, founder and CEO of NYC Salt. Hansen founded NYC Salt in 2008, a photography and video nonprofit program for high school students. It has since grown to engage more than 200 youths per year who enroll in rigorous visual arts education and college preparatory.
More Event Details
IPC will also soon reveal its Class of 2025 Professional Photographer Achievement Awards. And the James L. Chung Memorial Scholarship will also honor four photo imaging students from NYC accredited schools at the luncheon.
This year’s program will also include an IPC Network Mingle, which starts at 11:30 a.m. It is an opportunity for members to share information and meet all the award recipients.
To secure your reservation to the May luncheon, click here. Additionally, contact Kathy Jello, IPC vice president, for more information on sponsorship opportunities for 2025 or to donate to the James L. Chung Scholarship program.
The International Photographic Council is a Civil Society Organization formally associated with the United Nations Department of Global Communications. It is composed of representatives from every major sector of the photographic industry. IPC’s motto is “Peace Through Photography, the Universal Language.”
