Gerard Unger, esteemed Dutch type designer, author, and educator, received the SOTA Typography Award for 2009. The award was presented today, July 17, 2009, during TypeCon2009 in Atlanta.

We couldn't be happier to announce this news. Thanks to this year's jury - Sam Berlow, John Downer, Juliet Shen, Nadhine Chahine, Hank Richardson, and chair Shu Lai. They have most excellent taste.