The annual presentations to recognise the season’s achievements took place in May.
Thank you to Georgina for organising the sparkling trophies, retiring committee member Barry for making the presentations, and Sue for baking the cakes.
After nine months and nine competitions (three standalone and six cumulative), the winners are as follows:
Mike Goldie Competition – The Mike Goldie Trophy:
SEAMUS WHELAN
Christmas Competition – The John Atkinson Shield
PAUL SAUNDERS
Most Improved Member – The Village Store Trophy:
ANGELA SKITT
Best Newcomer – The G.W. Lawrence Trophy:
PAUL SAUNDERS
1st Division Digital – The Edyth & Milton Cubbon Trophy:
SEAMUS WHELAN – 303 points
Second place: Andrea Thrussell – 302 points
Third place: Angela Skitt – 299 points
2nd Division Digital – The Society Trophy:
SIMON JENNINGS – 283 points
Second place: Brian Green – 280 points
Third place: Paul Saunders – 261 points
Print Division – The Graham Crowe Trophy:
ANDREA THRUSSELL – 304 points
Second place: Seamus Whelan – 302 points
Third place: Brian Green – 273 points
Overall Set Shield:
ANDREA THRUSSELL & SEAMUS WHELAN – both 313 points
Third place: Brian Green – 277 points
Overall Open Shield:
STEVE JOHNSTONE – 306 points
Second place: Andrea Thrussell – 293 points
Third place: Seamus Whelan – 292 points
Print Image of the Year – The Classic Car Trophy:
SEAMUS WHELAN: “Clown”
Digital Image of the Year – The Jamieson Rose Bowl:
BRIAN GREEN: “Lighting Up The Sky”
Overall Image of the Year – The Challenge Shield:
SEAMUS WHELAN: “Clown”
Overall Photographer of the Year – The Photographer of the Year Shield:
ANDREA THRUSSELL – 606 points
Second place: Seamus Whelan – 605 points
Third place: Brian Green – 553 points
Congratulations to all, not just the trophy winners, but those members who worked to improve their craft and increased their scores. There were some stunning images throughout the season, and more than one judge commented on the high standards.
Special mentions to new members Paul Saunders and Annie Brain, who quickly settled in and shared some great images, resulting in some excellent scores for Annie and two trophies for Paul. Also to Angela for her first wins and trophy after some excellent work.
Paul and Simon (winner of Division 2) were unable to attend, but we will present their trophies as soon as possible.
Only six points separated the top four in the digital division and just one point in the Photographer of the Year competition, and if everyone manages to enter all of the cumulative competitions next season, it could be even closer!
Presentation photos (courtesy of Jim Gibson) can be seen here, and the competitions page is updated with the final totals and positions.
The new season begins on Wednesday 9th September and competitions are just a part of what we do. Come along and find out more!