Best photography in magazine and books
AWARD DATE: 1994
AWARD NAME: The Olivier Rebbot Award 1994
AWARD RECIPIENT: Eugene Richards
AWARD RECIPIENT AFFILIATION: LIFE Magazine
AWARD HONORED WORK: “Children of the Blind”
While much of the work competing in this category dealt with coverage of ongoing international news, Richards focused on a compelling aspect of “river blindness” in Africa – how children bear the burden of helping blind adults. The judges were moved by his images portraying the plight of youngsters forced to assume hardship and responsibilities well beyond their years.
Citation for Excellence:
Gerd Ludwig
National Geographic
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