Competitions: December 2010 Archives

Photographers stay informed and connected to local, state and regional organizations with newsletters, magazines or websites. But these publications don't produce themselves! All PPA Affiliate editors and webmasters are invited to participate in the 2011 Affiliate Communications Competition, which encourages excellence in affiliate publications and recognizes the individuals who spend their time and energy editing, designing and maintaining them. Entrants earn an achievement merit if their entry is accepted into the competition and an additional merit if they win.

Pass this news on, so the affiliate members who work hard to keep you informed get the recognition they deserve!

Entry forms and rules are available at the Competitions page on ppa.com, and it is free to enter. Entries must be received at PPA no later than Friday, February 25, 2011. If you have additional questions, please contact PPA at (800) 339-5451, ext. 226, or e-mail awijesinghe@ppa.com.

Nik Software, Artsy Couture, Blurb®, Datacolor, Eyes on Africa, Graphic Authority, Lowepro, and Professional Photographers of America (PPA) announce the continuation of a special sweepstakes promotion that began at the recent Photo Plus Expo in New York City and ends February 1, 2011, with a Grand Prize drawing. Contestants can enter the sweepstakes either online at www.safarisweepstakes.com or at the upcoming Imaging USA show in San Antonio, January 16-18, 2011. The Grand Prize package, which will be awarded to one lucky winner, is valued at approximately $12,000. Intermediate prize packages, drawn monthly, are valued at approximately $3,000.

The Grand Prize package includes a 10-day South Africa Photo Safari with famed professional photographer John Paul Caponigro and a collection of top-of-the-line photo products and services. Organized by renowned tour operator Eyes on Africa, the Photo Safari will begin in September 2011 and features photo opportunities in the world-famous Sabi Sand Game Reserve and the many landscapes of the Cape Town region.

"Africa's beauty is intoxicating. The people, the animals, and the land are enchanting. One lifetime just isn't enough to see all of Africa, but no lifetime should pass without seeing a part of Africa at least once," said John Paul Caponigro. "I can think of no better way to truly see Africa than on a photo safari organized by Eyes on Africa."