:: Affiliate Resources

This is your place to see leadership presentation, download merit charts, order a National Award, and so much more. Don't see what you need? Ask us!

Affiliate Handbook
Click here to download the latest version of the Affiliate Handbook (PDF).

See The Difference Video

Download the See The Difference video, which is part of the PPA See The Difference consumer campaign promoting PPA photographers.

The History of PPA Video

Download The History of PPA video, which explains how PPA has grown to the largest and strongest photographic association since 1869. This video was first presented at the 2011 PPA Council meeting and is available for use for the PPA Affiliate Recruitment program.

Affiliate Recruitment Program Information

Looking to increase the number of PPA members in your affiliate to increase your merit allotment for the next year? How about the possibility of receiving revenue by promoting new PPA membership in your affiliate? Download information about the Affiliate Recruitment Program and discover how you can strengthen your membership educational opportunities while increasing revenue.

New Member Reports
This file contains the 3 most recent reports.
(.zip archive of tab delimited text file)

Affiliate Logos
Download this file,  includes PPA Affiliate Logo, PPA Affiliate School Logo, and PPA Continuing Education System Logo. (.zip archive)

Merit Request Forms and Merit Charts for Affiliates and Affiliate Schools
These updated merit request forms can be filled out electronically and emailed to merits@ppa.com.
Please note that merit requests must be requested at least two weeks before the event date to ensure an on-time delivery. 

Affiliate Merit Request Forms 

Local Affiliates

State Affiliates

Regional/National Affiliates

PPA Affiliate Schools

PPA District Exhibitions

International Affiliates

Affiliate Applications and Forms

National Award
The National Award is a special honor in recognition of outstanding services to professional photography.

The choice of the recipient is left entirely up to the Affiliates.  It may be given to a member or non-member, to someone in or outside the field of photography.

While the National Award is available on a yearly basis, it does not need to be given each year if no suitable candidate is nominated.  To give the National Award:

  • The affiliate’s annual affiliation fees must be paid.
  • Only 1 National Award may be presented per affiliate per year.
  • The affiliate must have the name of the recipient engraved in the space provided. PPA is not responsible for engraving.
  • The date of presentation should be engraved on the bottom line of the plate.
  • The individual may not receive more than one National Award from the same Affiliated Association during his or her lifetime.
  • The National Award must be ordered and paid at least sixty days in advance of the event where the award will be presented.

Presentation should be made at the affiliate event by the highest-ranking PPA official of the Executive Committee in attendance, or current Board member, PPA Past President, or PPA Councilor.

The cost of the plaque and pin is $236.00, which includes shipping.

National Award Online Order Form
National Award Speech
National Award Recipient Press Release

Other

The Professional Photographic Certification Commission is pleased to offer an award that can be used to enhance your Affiliate State or Regional Competition.  The award recognizes the highest scoring Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) print, album, or electronic submission.

The award itself has the Certification credential mark etched in a glass presentation piece and will be provided at no cost to each state or region that requests it. It can be presented to the award recipient at an Awards banquet or meeting.

Your organization may present the award at your discretion.