Other Awards & Honors
The George Eastman Museum has bestowed honors upon individuals whose work enriches and promote the fields of photography and cinema, and who contribute to the philanthropic and cultural legacy of George Eastman. The title George Eastman Honorary Scholar, established in 1995, is presented for artistic achievement. Established in 2006, the George Eastman Medal of Honor has been awarded in recognition of meritorious service to the advancement of the principles embodied by George Eastman, and Eastman House Honors, was a special recognition given in 2009 to an artist whose life work embodies the traditions and values championed by the museum.
Recipients | Honor | ||
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2011 |
Jonas Mekas |
Filmmaker |
Honorary Scholar |
2010 |
Elizabeth Brayer |
Writer |
Honorary Scholar |
2009 |
Michael Feinstein |
Musician, music-on-film preservationist |
Honorary Scholar |
2007 |
Jack Garner |
Film critic |
Medal of Honor |
2006 |
Roger Ebert |
Film critic/writer |
Honorary Scholar |
2005 |
Walter Murch |
Sound designer, film editor |
Honorary Scholar |
2004 |
Jeff Bridges |
Actor, photographer |
Honorary Scholar
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2003 |
Philip Kaufman |
Filmmaker |
Honorary Scholar |
2002 |
Haskell Wexler |
Cinematographer |
Honorary Scholar |
2001 |
John Frankenheimer |
Filmmaker |
Honorary Scholar |
2000 |
Tony Curtis |
Actor |
Honorary Scholar |
1998 |
Dennis Hopper |
Actor, photographer |
Honorary Scholar |
1995 |
Ken Burns |
Filmmaker |
Honorary Scholar |