Awards
NSA Honorary Lifetime Membership Award
NSA Honorary Lifetime Membership Award for long, dedicated service to the NSA and/or outstanding contribution to stereoscopy. Recipients of this award are determined by the NSA Board of Directors, and the award will not necessarily be given annually.
2013 | John Dennis and Sylvia Dennis |
2010 | Gordon Hoffman |
2004 | John Waldsmith |
1999 | Lois Waldsmith (who also won the Robert M. Waldsmith award) |
1998 | T.K. “Tex” Treadwell |
The William C. Darrah "Fellow of the NSA" Award for Distinguished Scholarship and Extraordinary Knowledge of Stereoscopy
Selected by the Awards Committee.
2013 | Denis Pellerin |
2012 | Lawrence Kaufman |
2011 | Albert L. Sieg |
2010 | Brian May |
2010 | Elena Vidal |
2009 | John Weiler |
2008 | Alexander Klein |
2007 | Ron Labbe |
2006 | Leonard A. Walle |
2005 | Bill Walton – NSA Chairman of the Board |
2004 | Martin and Barbara Mueller |
2003 | Robert Bloomberg |
2002 | Brandt Rowles – NSA Past President |
2001 | Russell Norton |
2000 | Ray Zone |
1999 | Mary Ann Sell – NSA Past President |
1999 | Wolfgang Sell |
1998 | William (Bill) A. Duggan |
1997 | Paula R. Fleming |
1996 | Bill Brey |
1995 | Susan Pinsky |
1995 | David Starkman |
1994 | John Dennis Stereo World Editor |
1993 | John Waldsmith |
1992 | Norman B. Patterson |
1991 | Louis and Jewel Smaus (posthumously) |
1990 | Laurence Wolfe |
1989 | T.K. “Tex” Treadwell – NSA Past President |
1988 | Wm. “Russ” Young |
1987 | Peter E. Palmquist – NSA Past President |
1986 | Richard C. Ryder |
1985 | Paul Wing |
1984 | Frederick S. Lightfoot |
1983 | Dr. William C. Darrah (award named for him in 1995) |
The Robert and Lois Waldsmith Award for Meritorious Service and Extraordinary Contribution of Time and Effort to NSA
(formerly the The Robert Waldsmith Award)
Selected by the Awards Committee.
2013 | Sylvia Dennis |
2012 | Barbara Gauche |
2011 | Ray Zone |
2010 | Robert D. Shotsberger |
2009 | Don R. Gibbs |
2008 | Steve Hughes |
2008 | Suzanne Hughes |
2007 | Wolfgang Sell |
2007 | Mary Ann Sell – NSA Past President |
2006 | Bill Moll |
2005 | Harry Richards |
2004 | Mel Mittermiller |
2003 | Lawrence Kaufman –NSA President |
2002 | Dan Shelley |
2001 | Paula Fleming |
2000 | Larry Moor – NSA Past President |
1999 | Lois Waldsmith (who also became an honorary lifetime member) |
1998 | Raymond Holstein |
1998 | Marjorie Holstein |
1998 | Talbot H. Crane |
1998 | Dorothy Crane |
1998 | Dr. William A. Zucker |
1997 | Andrew Griscom |
1996 | Mark Willke |
1995 | Gordon D. Hoffman – NSA Past President |
1994 | Dave and Robin Wheeler |
1993 | John Weiler |
1992 | Robert G. Duncan |
1991 | Larry Hess |
1990 | Linda Carter |
1989 | Marjorie and Raymond Holstein (awarded again in 1998) |
1988 | John Dennis |
1987 | Dr. William A. Zulker (awarded again on 1998) |
1986 | NSA founder Rick Russack |
1985 | T.K. “Tex” Treadwell – NSA Past President |
1984 | John, Lois and Robert Waldsmith (the award was named for him in 1993). Lois was awarded again in 1999. |
1983 | Linda Carter and John Weiler (John Weiler was awarded again in 1993) |
Special Awards (including "citation for generous financial support")
These awards generally awarded by the NSA President in years decided as is merited unless given to the President, in which case the award is made by the Chairman of the Board.
2010 | Masuji Suto for his work and continual improvements to his fantastic and free software "StereoPhoto Maker." |
2010 | David Sykes for his work with the stereo additions to "StereoData Maker" and his work with English translations for "StereoPhoto Maker." |
2006 | Martha McCann Continuing Generous Financial Support of the Association |
2006 | Brian May Generous Financial Support of Stereo World |
2005 | Dave Wheeler In Gratitude for Years of dedicated service to the National Stereoscopic Association |
2005 | Ron Labbe NSA Special Award in Grateful Recognition of Generous Contributions to the NSA |
2005 | Martha McCann Continuing Generous Financial Support of the Association |
2005 | Eddie & Carol Bowers In grateful appreciation for charing the 2005 Convention |
2004 | Mary Ann Sell For service as NSA Vice President (1996-2000) and President (2000-2004) Plaque and 1st NSA Medal |
2004 | Diane Rulien Special Recognition for chairing the 2004 convention |
2003 | Bill Moll Greatful Recognition for Charing the NSA 2003 Convention |
2003 | John Jerit and David Thompson Grateful Recognition of Generous Contribution |
2002 | (President’s Award) Lawrence Kaufman and Mike Aversa for chairing the convention |
2002 | Cassie Kaufman for convention work |
2001 | Bob Aldridge for restoration of the Pat Whitehouse show |
2001 | (President’s Award) Marty Abramson for chairing the 2001 convention |
2000 | NSA Special Recognition Leonard Walle, for the ten years as head of the Awards Committee. |
1999 | NSA Special Recommendation Oliver and Jean Reese of the H.H. Bennett Studio Foundation for the preservation and restoration of one of the last intact sites of America’s great frontier photographer, the H.H. Bennett Studio in Wisconsin Dells (see V25 #1). Besides helping fund a multi-million dollar restoration project with the State Historical Society of Wisconsin, Oliver and Jean Dyer Reese (Bennett’s great-granddaughter) have donated a large selection of original Bennett views to the NSA Holmes Library. |
1995 | Dan Dyckman “Little did anyone realize that your seminal two-page article ‘Single Image Random Dot Stereograms’ in Stereo World, May/June 1990, would serve to stimulate and inspire computer graphics artists and 3-D enthusiasts to experiment with autostereograms all over the world”. |
1995 | T.K. Treadwell for his careful scholarship and seemingly unlimited energy in completing and publishing the two-volume encyclopedia “Stereographers of the World”. This work is now maintained at the Holmes Library. |
1992 | Russ Young was again given special recognition for his generous financial support of the organization. |
1991 | Steve Davidson for his substantial contribution of stock shares and Russ Young for his continuing generous financial support. |
1988 | Raymond Haines Jr.: “Generous Financial Support of the NSA” for his generous donation to the Holmes Library and Dwight Cummings:”Distinguished Support” for his generous contribution through his company Wy’East Color, of the color preparation and separation materials for the March/April ’88 color issue. |
1987 | William “Rus” Young was again honored his very generous financial support of the NSA. |
1986 | William “Rus” Young was again honored his generous financial support of the NSA. |
1985 | William “Russ” Young was again honored his generous financial support of the NSA. |
1984 | William “Russ” Young, award for generous financial support. |
1983 | William “Russ” Young, award for generous financial support. |
The Ray Zone Award for Best Stereo World Article on Historical Stereoscopy
Selected by the Awards Committee.
2013 | Paula Fleming An Olio of Oddities, W.S. Woodin’s Polygraphic Performances V38 #1 |
2012 | Ralph Reiley Giants in the Sky: Zeppelins V37 # 1 & 2 |
2011 | Lorne Shields Early Cycling in Stereos V36 #6 |
2010 | Paula Richardson Fleming The Iridescent World of Bi-colored Stereos V35 #1 |
2009 | Ralph Reiley The Great War and the First Tanks V34 #4 |
2008 | Paul Hickman John James Reilly: Catalog, Old Series (1867-75) and Views (1865-70) 2 parts V33 #4 & additions V33 #6 |
2008 HM | Brian May and Elena Vidal The London Stereoscopic Company Reborn! V 33 #5 |
2007 | Terry Bennett Search for Rossier, Early Photographer of China and Japan V 32 #4 |
2006 | May & Elena Vidal T.R. Williams' 'Scenes in our Village' New Discoveries, New Mysteries V31 #4 |
2005 | John Bradley Before the Trail Goes Cold… Stereographers in Victorian Matlock V30 #3 |
2005 HM | Del Phillips The Peace Jubilees V30 #6 |
2004 | Richard C. Ryder Kimberley, Ladysmith and Mafeking: A Tale of Three Sieges V29 #5&6 |
2003 | Bert M. Zuckerman There Were Soldiers At the Alter V28 #6 |
2002 | Richard C. Ryder From the Gates of Hell V28 #5 |
2001 | Robert King L.L. Cupp, Sr. Keystone Salesman and Photographer V27 #4 |
2000 | Richard C. Ryder The General: A Locomotive’s Legacy V26 #4 |
2000 HM | Paul C. Juhl C.L. Wasson: International Views From the Center of Illinois V26 #1 |
1999 | Denis Pellerin and Pierre Tavlizki for their continuing column European Gems, Stereoviews From Old Europe and the Stories Behind Them |
1999 HM’s | Lynn Marie Mitchell Daniel Hubbard Cross: Photographer and Musian, 1836-1918 V25 #6 Bert M. Zuckerman Charles Bierstadt’s Stereoviews of Tripoli, Egypt and Palestine V25 #4 |
1998 | Bert M. Zuckerman Edward L. Wilson’s ‘Scenes in the Orient’-the Arabia Series V24 #4 |
1998 HM’s | Norman Thorpe Spokane’s Orrin William Watson V24 #1 Norman B. Patterson Lotta-Girl of the Golden West V24 #2 |
1997 | Lois and Guenther Bauer Seneca Ray Stoddard V23 #2 |
1997 HM | Robert G. Wilson Notman’s Maple Box |
1996 | Dan Aquilino The Erie Canal in Early Stereoviews V22 #6 |
1996 HM | Bert M. Zuckerman Nineteenth Century Tourist Views of the Near East V22 #5 |
1995 | Norman D. Patterson Beaches, Belles & Bathing Costumes V21 #4 |
1994 | T.K. Treadwell Dr. I.I. Hayes, the First Polar Photographer V20 #3 |
1994 HM | Walter Lewis George Lewis: Keystone’s Last Stereographer V20 #5 |
1993 | Linda McShane The Littleton View Company V19 #6 |
1992 | Bill Lee and Jo Shaffer Stereo Photography in Salt Lake City V18 #3 Lynn Marie Mitchell B.F. Childs’ Images Along Lake Superior V18 #6 |
1991 | Mark Dilaura 3-part series on stereography of Niagara Falls began V17 #4 |
1990 | William Brey Ten Million Stereo Views A Year V16 #6 |
1989 | John Waldsmith The Whiting Brothers of Cincinnati V15 #5 |
1988 | Richard C. Ryder The Great Liners of the North Atlantic V14 #5 |
1987 | Bruce Hooper Arizona Territorial Stereography (4 part series) |
1986 | Norman D. Patterson The Birth of Burlesque In America V12 #6 |
1985 | John Dennis Seven Billion Windows on the World: View-Master Then & Now |
1984 | Alan Young James Thurlow: Colorado’s Overlooked Photographer V10 #6 |
1983 | Peter E. Palmquist The Stereographs of Peter Britt V8 #2 |
The Lou Smaus Award for Best Stereo World Article on Modern Stereoscopy
Named in 1991. Was a Memorial Award, first awarded in 1988. Selected by the Awards Committee.
2012 | David W. Kuntz An Easy Way to Make Stereo View Cards V37 #1 |
2011 | Ray Zone Detour to Midnight – Shooting Three Dimensions in the Dark Country V36 #1 |
2010 | George Themelis Hyper/Hypo fun with the W1 V35 #6 |
2009 | Robert Thorpe The Cedar Rapids Flood of 2008 V34 #1 |
2008 | David Starkman A Beginner's Guide to Digital 3-D Projection V33 #4 |
2008 HM | Jerry Oldaker's images Fantastic Fractals V33 #6 |
2007 | William Thompson & Eric De Jong NASA's STEREO Mission V32 #1 |
2006 | Rose George 3-DPRK: A Stereo View into North Korea V31 #3 |
2005 | Ray Zone New Technology for Large Format 3-D V30 #5 |
2005 HM | Stan White IR Dreams V30 #6 |
2005 HM | Dimitrios Papadopoulos Stereo Adventures: Covering the Athens Olympics V30 #5 |
2004 | Sheldon Aronowitz and Gary Schacker Unseen Ellis Island V30 #2 |
2003 | Jerry Chase Anaglyphs on the Internet V29 #1 |
2002 | Sheldon Aronowitz and John J. Zelenka Documenting 9/11 on Depth V28 #4 |
2001 | Robert Vance The Lenticular Legacy of Harvey Prever V27 #5 |
2000 | Boris Starosta 3-D Goes Into Overdrive V26 #6 |
2000 HM | Lawrence Kaufman 3-D Galapagos V26 #5 |
1999 | Don Marren Remembering Noel Archambault: 1961-1998 V25 #5 |
1999 HM | Boris Starotsa On Stereo Imaging of Pixies, Fairies, and Other Ephemera V25 #6 |
1998 | Norman B. Patterson Stereo-Optics and John P. Medders V24 #4 |
1998 HM | Gabriel Jacob Discovering 3-Discover V24 #2 |
1997 | Mark Willke and Ron Zakowski A Close Look Into the Realist Macro Stereo System V23 #1 |
1996 | Don Marrin Shooting Wings of Courage, the First 3-D IMAX Drama V22 #3 |
1996 HM | Paul Schenk 3-D Moons: Hyperstereo of the Outer Solar System V22 #1 |
1995 | Robert J. Leonard and Ronald J. Leonard Stereographing the ’92 Winter Games V21 #1 |
1994 | R.F. Housholder Shooting Iceland’s Surprises With a Stereo Spice Rack V20 #1 |
1994 HM | John Dennis Stereo in Eastbourne V20 #4 |
1993 | Mark A. Willke The Realist Custom V19 #2 |
1992 | Albert G. Richards 3-D Floral Radiographs V18 #6 |
1991 | Leon Kosofsky A Look in Space and Time: The Apollo Stereo Record V17 #3 (1st year named) |
1990 | Howard L. Taylor View-Master Commercial 3-D V16 #4 |
1989 | William H. Bonney Journey into the Deep Sky V16 #3 |
1988 | Norman B. Patterson Through the Electron Window V14 #1 |