2015
James Nachtwey, photojournalist
2013
Milton Glaser and Walter Bernard, graphic designers
2011
Tom Wolfe, author
2009
Annie Leibovitz, photographer
American Society of Magazine Editors
Creative Excellence Award
The Creative Excellence Award was established by the American Society of Magazine Editors in 2008 to recognize writers and artists who have made unique and enduring contributions to magazines. The award is presented biennially. Creative Excellence Award honorees receive a reproduction of the Alexander Calder stabile "Elephant" in the original black.