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EPSON / NZIPP IRIS PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS 2010
Organised by the NZIPP for more than 30 years, these annual awards celebrate the excellence of New Zealand’s professional photographers, providing a platform for recognition within the industry and the wider public.
The Epson / NZIPP Iris Professional Photography Awards demonstrate the commitment of the NZIPP to raise the profile of professional photography throughout New Zealand, providing an annual showcase of cutting-edge imagery and creative photographic talent, which, together with the NZIPP conference and industry exhibition, form the Infocus event.
The Iris Awards are open to ALL professional photographers resident in New Zealand, including members of the professional photography organisations AIPA and NZIPP. All professional entrants resident in New Zealand are eligible to win the prestigious title of Epson / NZIPP Professional Photographer of the Year 2010, as well as other major awards, by entering up to 10 entries across a range of categories.
Members of approved overseas professional photography organisations are also able to enter up to 10 entries, and are eligible to win the prestigious title of Epson / NZIPP Overseas Professional Photographer of the Year 2010.
Only members of the NZIPP, or approved overseas organisations are eligible for receiving NZIPP Honours: Associate, Master, Fellow, and Grand Master.
There is also a Student / Assistant category for photographic students and assistants who are able to enter up to two prints. In addition, there is a Tertiary Institution of the Year Award which is determined by the highest aggregate of 10 student prints for an institution.
All major award winners will receive a specially designed crystal trophy and other prizes.
All Finalists will receive a certificate as recognition of being in the top three for each category.
All submissions are judged in an open forum over a three-day period, the best of which are awarded gold, silver, and bronze awards. Everyone who has entered is encouraged to attend the judging to benefit from the educational nature of the critique process. The judging sessions are also open to the public in order to educate, inspire and inform.
With strong sponsorship support and media interest, the Epson / NZIPP Iris Professional Photography Awards provide an excellent opportunity for professional photographers to gain widespread exposure for the fruits of their creative labors. The major awards and Epson / NZIPP Professional Photographer of the Year 2010 will be announced at a gala black-tie dinner on Monday 13 September 2010 at the Millenium Hotel in Queenstown.
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NZIPP/AIPA Members & Affiliated organisations * (including Assistants of affiliated studios)
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$45 per print |
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Non Member
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$80 per print |
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Students and Assistants (Student/Assistant category only) - Tertiary Member
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$20 per print |
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Students and Assistants (Student/Assistant category only) - Non Member
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$30 per print |
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Wedding Album - NZIPP/AIPA Members & Affiliated organisations *
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$100 per entry |
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Wedding Album - Non Member
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$150 per entry |
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NZ Entry handling fee
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$50 per case |
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Overseas Entry handling fee
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$90 per case |
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Group Handling Fee for registered Tertiary Institutions
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$112.50 |
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Official NZIPP Case
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$95 per case |
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* Current approved affiliated organisations are: AIPP, BIPP, PPA, PPOC, SWPP/BPPA, WPPI, ASMP, and MIPP (Malta)
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Closing Date for Iris Awards Entry extended to: 2:00pm, Sunday 05 September 2010 - No late entries allowed.
Closing Date for delivery of Entries: 4:00 pm, Monday 6th September 2010 - No late entries allowed. Please deliver print cases to:
Epson/NZIPP Iris Professional Photography Awards
C/- Fliway Transport
16 Ron Guthrey Road
Christchurch Airport 8053
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(You must first login to access the online Iris Awards entry module. If you are an existing entrant and have not received a User Name/Id please email web@nzipp.org.nz. If you are a new entrant please click here to go through the Registration process).
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