The awards gala, hosted by author and journalist Robert MacNeil, takes place on May 15 at the Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. This year's Infinity Awards will mark the first time that cash awards will be granted to recipients. Mark Getty and Jonathan Klein, co-founder and chief executive officer of Getty Images, will make the Lifetime Achievement Award presentation onstage to Mr. Therond, former editor of Paris Match. Candice Bergen will present the Cornell Capa Infinity Award to her longtime friend, Mary Ellen Mark. At Getty Images, we're very lucky.
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