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  • Competition Makes You Stretch

    Competition can push you past your comfort zone…and into the limelight! Let’s add in another bonus: PPA competitions can help you earn the merits for your PPA degrees.

    Hone your craft and see how you stack up among the best when it comes to images, studio marketing, newsletters, Web sites and more.

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  • Affiliate Communications Competition

    And the winners are...

    The 2009 Affiliate Communication Competition winners fought their way to the top with only half a point separating many at the top! All participants work hard, volunteering their time to keep their fellow association members informed, but a few did stand out.

    Visit the Affilate Communication Competition Results page to see the 2009 winners.


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  • 2009 AN-NE Marketing Awards

    Ready for the next round? The 2009 AN-NE Marketing Awards rules and entry form are ready for download now. And this year, you can earn 2 service merits if you win and 1 merit if you place as a finalist!

    Curious about previous entries? See those who made it to the top in 2008, and stay tuned for periodic articles about and images from the winners. It's one more way to get effective inspiration for your own marketing.

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  • International Print Competition

    Don't miss your chance to enter this year:

    Early deadline: May 1, 2009
    Late deadline: May 22, 2009

    Are you ready to enter the International Print Competition, where your images are judged against the highest standards of excellence? This is YOUR competition, where your images could emerge as shining diamonds…and you can get great, professional advice for improvement

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:: Latest News
  • Action News Cover Contest

    Land a cover with your best sport or event image! Action News, the official publication of the Society of Sport and Event Photographers (SEP) is now accepting submissions for its 2009 Cover Contest.

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  • It's Official! Print Competition Results Online Now

    Congratulations to everyone who entered this year's International Print Competition. The final list of accepted prints is online now. 527 images/albums were accepted into PPA's Loan Collection...

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  • List of Accepted Prints: 2009 International Print Competition

    You may download the 2009 List of Accepted Prints here. This list of accepted prints is being verified. There may be additions/deletions before the final list is published.

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  • A Visit to the International Print Competition

    PPA's International Print Competition was held this week in metro Atlanta, and PPA staff took the opportunity to get a behind the scenes look at the competition process.

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:: Spotlight

Fill-in-the-Blank Press Release: 2009 Accepted Print

Did your print get accepted in the International Print Competition? Want to announce how you did to your local media? Download this fill-in-the-blank press release as a way to start. It will give you some of the statistics of the 2009 competition, along with some information you can use if one (or more) of your prints went Loan or made it in the General Collection.

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2009 List of Accepted Prints

This list of accepted prints is being verified. There may be additions/deletions before the final list is published. That list will replace this document when it has been finalized.

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The Ramblings of a Print Competition Newcomer

Yes, my first round of competitions is over—I survived! I laugh now about it, but alka-seltzer, aspirin, and brown paper bags should have been handed out at each competition. Yet, in the end, the whole process was a far cry from the nightmare I had envisioned. Breaking away from that fear of the unknown is vital for newcomers like me. Education and encouragement are two keys that will unlock that door. Perhaps sharing my own first competition experiences will help others feel the same hope and inspiration I now feel.

By Jill Love

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2009 AN-NE Marketing Awards Rules

The 2009 rules and entry form for the AN-NE Marketing Awards competition, the premier marketing competition for professional photographers. (You must be a PPA member to enter).

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2008 AN-NE Spotlight: Beth Forester (Best Use of Multimedia)

Although almost everyone is now feeling the effects of a slowing economy, Beth Forester says her area of Madison, W.Va., seems to have been in a recession since the ‘40s. And yet, she’s going strong. What’s the secret to her business survival and marketing successes? It’s as simple (and complex) as knowing her target market…and the best ways to reach them. This knowledge helped the owner of Beth Forester Photography gain the 2008 AN-NE Marketing Award for Best Use of Multimedia with iTunes podcasts for seniors.

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