Download the 2005 Entry Form here
- Featured in PDN's October 25th anniversary issue
- This year offering new categories & more prizes.
- More Recognition for winners October exhibition
- Web gallery featured on PDNOnline & Nikonnet
- A celebratory high-profile event for creatives & photographers
Deadline
Entry deadline - EXTENDED to 6.15.05
How To Enter
Actual self promotion pieces must be submitted. Please include 2 samples of each piece and complete the entry form in duplicate.
Download the form and print out 2 copies. Tape one copy of the completed form to the back of one of the entries. Attach the duplicate to your entry so that it can be easily removed. In the case of multiple entries you must provide separate forms for each piece entered.
All information must be typed or written legibly. Entry forms must be complete to be eligible for awards.
All entries must be received by PDN no later than May 24, 2005 and must be accompanied by a fee of $35 per entry. Please make checks payable to Photo District News.
Categories
1 Best Ongoing Campaign Established Talent Any photographer working as a professional for more than 3 years. A concerted self- promotion effort of 3 or more related pieces distributed over a period of 6 to 12 months beginning within the last 12 months. The elements of the campaign must be unified by a consistent theme or concept.
2 New Talent Any promotion created by an emerging photographer in business under 3 years.
3 Rep Firm/Stock Agency Promotions Any promotion created by a photography representative business or stock photo agency used to promote the business or group(s) of photographers.
4 Direct Mail Cards, mailers, posters and other printed pieces.
5 Print Placement Creative directory, annual or magazine self-promotion ads appearing in publications such as The Black Book, Communications Arts, Le Book, or Workbook, etc. within the last 12 months.
6 Extraordinary Promotions Included in this category are non-traditional innovative promotions, books, objects d'art and holiday cards distributed over the last 12 months.
7 Best Overall Design Entries emphasizing collaborative work of photographers, graphic designers, creative directors and art directors distributed over the last 12 months.
8 Websites and Digital Promotion Self-promotions produced digitally including websites, email blasts, CD-ROMs, and disks are eligible for this category. Please include a printed duplicate of the cover of your piece or url address.
Winners and Prizes
All Winners
First, second and third place in each of the categories will be in PDN's October 2005 issue, on PDN Online and will also be featured at the Awards Ceremony during PhotoPlus Expo, October 20-22, 2005.
Grand Prize
Nikon professional digital camera and a portfolio on PhotoServe.com.
First Place Winners
Winners will receive a Nikon camera and a portfolio on PhotoServe.com.
Additional prizes and JUDGES to be announced.
Download the 2005 Entry Form here
Questions?
Email John Gimenez at jgimenez@pdnonline.com
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