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Nikon Announces Winners of Storytellers Scholarships
11 July 2019
Nikon has announced the 10 recipients of its 2019-2020 Nikon Storytellers Scholarship program. Now in its second year, the program awards each student a $10,000 academic scholarship to support their growth as creators and celebrate their commitment to visual storytelling. The winners each created a photo or video showcasing this year's theme of "Capture Tomorrow."
"We are thrilled to recognize the accomplishments of these 10 emerging visual artists," said Jay Vannatter, Nikon executive vice president. "The Nikon Storytellers Scholarship was developed to empower and support content creators as they seek to push creative boundaries and become the next generation of world-class visual storytellers."
WINNERS
The 2019 Nikon Storytellers Scholarship winners are:
- Antonia Thornton, University of California at Los Angeles (Film)
- Carmen Vincent, Valparaiso University (Multimedia/Content Creation)
- Emilija Gasic, New York University (Film)
- Jessica Eve Rattner, University of California at Davis (Fine Arts)
- John A. Miller, New York University (Film)
- Laura-Ellen Adair, University of North Carolina School of the Arts (Film)
- Meiying Wu, University of California at Berkeley (Journalism)
- Monika Ivonne, University of California at Los Angeles (Film)
- Terri Griffin, Mount St. Mary's College (Film)
- Yuan Yuan Zhang, New York University (Film)
FOLLOW YOUR PASSION
Through the Storytellers Scholarship, Nikon is investing in the next generation of visual storytellers. To further show their commitment for emerging content creators, Nikon also launched the Follow Your Passion Video Contest this summer, which invites aspiring filmmakers to submit videos for the chance to win Nikon gear and cash prizes. Nikon is accepting submissions until August 31st.
For more information see the news release below.
Nikon Inc Announces Winners of Second Nikon Storytellers Scholarship Program
Ten Talented Students Awarded With $10,000 Academic Scholarships to Help Pursue their Creative Passions
MELVILLE, N.Y. -- Nikon Inc. has announced the winners of this year's Nikon Storytellers Scholarship, awarding ten students with $10,000 academic scholarships to support their growth as creators and celebrate their commitment to visual storytelling. The entry process consisted of two rounds of submissions to determine the 10 recipients. In the first round, Nikon received applications, which included academic and professional recommendations, from eligible students across the United States and Canada. For the second round, a talented group of semi-finalists were selected and challenged to push the limits of their craft by creating a photo or video submission showcasing this year's theme of "Capture Tomorrow," which was inspired by Nikon's dedication to creating innovative products that empower creators to explore new ways of storytelling.
"We are thrilled to recognize the accomplishments of these 10 emerging visual artists," said Jay Vannatter, executive vice president, Nikon Inc. "The Nikon Storytellers Scholarship was developed to empower and support content creators as they seek to push creative boundaries and become the next generation of world-class visual storytellers."
2019 Nikon Storytellers Scholarship Winners:
- Antonia Thornton, University of California at Los Angeles (Film)
- Carmen Vincent, Valparaiso University (Multimedia/Content Creation)
- Emilija Gasic, New York University (Film)
- Jessica Eve Rattner, University of California at Davis (Fine Arts)
- John A. Miller, New York University (Film)
- Laura-Ellen Adair, University of North Carolina School of the Arts (Film)
- Meiying Wu, University of California at Berkeley (Journalism)
- Monika Ivonne, University of California at Los Angeles (Film)
- Terri Griffin, Mount St. Mary's College (Film)
- Yuan Yuan Zhang, New York University (Film)
The Nikon Storytellers Scholarship Judging Panel: This year's judging panel included a diverse group of professional photographers, brand ambassadors and Nikon executives who were responsible for reviewing the creative portfolio submissions of the semi-finalists. The judges were tasked with evaluating the students' proficiency at telling a compelling story, as well as the visual quality of their work.
"I was so impressed by the passion and imagination each of these emerging storytellers incorporated into their work," said scholarship judge and Nikon Ambassador Todd Owyoung. "I was excited to be a part of this process and inspired by the new ways students are choosing to communicate their vision with the world."
The Nikon Storytellers Scholarship judging panel included the following professionals:
- Amanda Mohammed, Director; Marketing & Communications, Nikon Canada
- Brandon Woelfel, Professional Photographer
- Daniella Zalcman, Documentary Photographer, Founder of Women Photograph
- Deb Sandidge, Professional Photographer, Nikon USA Ambassador
- DeShaun Craddock, Professional Photographer, Nikon #100 Member
- Joe McNally, Professional Photographer, Nikon USA Ambassador
- Kristine Bosworth, Manager; NPS Campus & Education Markets, Nikon Inc.
- Matthew Jordan Smith, Professional Photographer, Nikon USA Ambassador
- Michelle Valberg, Professional Photographer, Nikon Canada Ambassador
- Mike Corrado, Senior Manager; Pro Relations & Marketing Business Development, Nikon Inc.
- Reed Hoffman, Professional Photographer, Nikon School Graduates Group Moderator
- Sangeeta Day, Professional Photographer, Nikon #100 Member
- Tim Rasmussen, Digital Photo Editor, ESPN
- Todd Owyoung, Professional Photographer, Nikon USA Ambassador
- Tom Kennedy, Executive Director, American Society of Media Photographers
For more information on the latest Nikon products, visit http://www.nikonusa.com.