The American Society of Picture Professionals has named Danita Delimont its 2009 Picture Professional of the Year. Delimont will receive the award at a to-be-announced New York City event in December. Previous recipients of the same honor include Jane Kinne, Larry Levin, Anita Duncan, Niki Barrie, Nancy Wolff and Jerry Tavin.
The head of Danita Delimont Stock Photography since 1999, Delimont has served as ASPP national president and the co-president of the organization’s West chapter. She is also active in the North American Photography Association and the Picture Archive Council of America.