The Society of Camera Operators (SOC) Awards will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026, honoring Camera Operator of the Year in both Film and Television, as well as the Technical Achievement Award.
In recognition of the challenges faced by both our members and our sponsors due to the prolonged and devastating slowdown in US production, the 2026 SOC Awards will be held virtually. Our traditional black-tie event with lavish tributes to Lifetime Achievers in all categories will resume when the American industry has recovered to the extent that our sponsors can once again afford to support us, and our members can once again afford tickets.
The in-person component of the 2026 SOC Awards will be found at Watch Parties in Los Angeles, New York and Atlanta. Be on the lookout for details about your nearest Watch Party.
Please welcome the newly elected Board of Governors of the Society of Camera Operators
Thank you to all the nominees for their participation and for their commitment to the SOC and to the art and craft of Camera Operating.
Shanele Alvarez, SOC
Mitch Dubin, SOC
Geoffrey Haley, SOC
Sarah Levy, SOC
John "Buzz" Moyer, SOC
Treasurer
George Billinger, SOC
David Emmerichs, SOC
1st VP
Simon Jayes, SOC
2nd VP
Jim McConkey, SOC
Lisa Sene, SOC
Scott Dropkin, SOC
Dan Gold, SOC
Secretary
Rachael Levine, SOC
Matthew Moriarty, SOC
President
Gretchen Warthen, SOC
Sergent-at-Arms
Learn about SOC Membership
If you’re not yet a member, you can get info on membership types, prerequisites, and benefits here.
