Special September 11 Photography Award 2001

Special September 11th Photography Award

AWARD YEAR: 2001

AWARD NAME: Special September 11 Photography Award 2001

RECIPIENT: James Nachtwey

AFFILIATION: VII for Time

HONORED WORK: “Shattered”

James Nachtwey’s storied ability to capture the emotions behind the events he photographs made him the perfect photographer for the catastrophic events surrounding the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. In a collection of searing images, he unwaveringly put together an album of horror while also facing great personal risk.

Citations for Excellence:
The New York Times Photo Staff
“September 11th”

Robert Clark
Aurora for Time
“September 11th”