Special thanks are extended to the following individuals, whose generous efforts for World in Focus were invaluable: Richard and Elaine McEnery, past directors of the Northwest Exhibition of Environmental Photography, for sharing the wisdom of their experience and methodology from producing past events, and constant encouragement for the success of World in Focus Meegan McKiernan, World in Focus Public Relations Manager and Event Coordinator, whose mission it was to keep me focused Slavomir Dzieciatkowski, World in Focus web site webmaster, digital image guru, World in Focus photo projection exhibit producer/editor Art Wolfe and the entire staff at Art Wolfe, Inc. for their broad-based cooperation and dedication to the success of World in Focus Randy Woods, World in Focus editor Carl Bennett, World in Focus graphic designer Pete Colella, World in Focus production manager Sherri Schultz, World in Focus copy editor Marcus White and the entire staff at Convention Services Northwest for registration services All of the World in Focus Seminar Series presenters: David Doubilet, Robert Glenn Ketchum, Jack Dykinga, Nevada Wier, Phil Borges, Natalie Fobes, Marita Holdaway, Ray Pfortner, Jain Lemos, Danita Delimont, Helen Cherullo and Russell Sparkman The World in Focus Photo Contest judges: Cathryn Buchanan, Carl Gronquist and Robert Winters, for their dedication to a non-stop, 12-hour day of judging, and drawing on their experience and creativity to select a great exhibition of 92 images out of 1,700+ for the benefit of the public Douglas Kennelly, A-V Pro for audio visual equipment and services Scott Serna, Printing Control for printing of World in Focus/Art Wolfe promotional post card Troy Skubitz and Kelly Huffman, Benaroya Hall Karin Butler, Seattle Center Shannon Rollo and Lisa Horn, Unico Properties (Rainier Square) Phil Abel and Gary Scott, Fuji Photo Film, U.S.A., for promotional consideration and proactive support Svante Mossberg, Glazer's Camera Supply, for promotional consideration and proactive support The entire Blue Earth Alliance staff for their cooperation and coordination for portfolio reviews John Scholl, JCS Enterprises/BIGink for event signage Justin Black, Mountain Light (for Galen and Barbara Rowell), for production of Galen and Barbara Rowell memorial tribute video Michael Citron, for his invaluable counsel, assistance and inspiration Robyn Andersen, founder of Art Wolfe Invitational Exhibit and a devoted advisor Dave Julian, for World in Focus name branding and logo design And special thanks to the entire World in Focus Advisory Board and volunteers whose efforts were the heart of the World in Focus event, including (but not limited to): Carol Sund, Jim McGraw, Sue Cockrell, John Losee, Ralph Holm, Dave Shiefelbein, Val McKinley, Richard Duvall, Kate Campbell, Dana Cassara, Jeff Krahenbuhl, Rob Casey, and… have I left anyone out -- I hope not! Oh, yes - and my Mother, two sisters, brother-in-law and niece - Mildred Halpern, Sherry, Richard and Dana Feldesman, and Gale Halpern, for their encouragement and helping to keep me sane throughout this entire process!