© Chris Gordaneer   The APA Awards 2010 Best of Show

THE APA AWARDS 2011 NATIONAL PHOTO COMPETITION, open to both APA members and non-members, provides a great opportunity to showcase the work of talented photographers from across the country and world.  It is a celebration of photography and recognition of extraordinary image making.  The competition goals are:

• To encourage and recognize outstanding work that reflects personal vision as well as technical excellence.
• To increase market opportunities through vigorous post-competition promotion.
• To educate and inspire.  

In keeping with the APA brand, photographers are encouraged to submit work that reflects forethought and planning, is message driven (away from generic images), and without a doubt, exemplifies technical excellence. 

APA is pleased to have Dripbook as the submission host for The APA Awards 2011 National Photo Competition.  Dripbook provides powerful, easy-to-use, and fresh promotional tools for creative professionals that promote your work on customized personal websites, iPhone interface, the Dripbook website and more.

New for 2011, $2000 CASH Prize to the Best of Show, Sponsored by Canon USA as part of the $11,000 Best of Show Prizes.

ENTRY DEADLINE: September 18, 2011  EXTENDED TO SEPTEMBER 30,2011

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