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The following Society Awards were not awarded in 2026
Thomas Luhmann, Stuart Robson, Stephen Kyle and Jan Boehm Close-Range Photogrammetry and 3D Imaging, 4th edition
SPIE is pleased to announce the launch of the SPIE Award for Excellence in Leadership, a new Society Award that will debut as part of the 2027 SPIE Society Awards program. Find out more.
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Attend the 2026 awards banquet