Elliott Erwitt, Ruth Gruber Among International Center of Photography's Infinity Award Winners

The International Center of Photography has announced the winners of the 2011 Infinity Awards. Now in their 27th year, the awards recognize major contributions and emerging talent in photography. This year’s honorees will be feted at a May 10 gala in New York City. The legendary Elliott Erwitt (his 1963 photo “57th Street Gallery” is at right) is the winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award. Now 82, he was introduced to photography while still in high school—Hollywood High School.