2008 Convention Competition Wrap-Up
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By Mary Jean Campanellie, Print Chair
M.Artist, Photographic Craftsman, CPPS

Congratulations to all of our members who entered the 2008 MDPPA Annual Print Competition. Attached is a summary of all of the trophy winners from both the Annual and Monthly Competitions that were awarded at the banquet last Sunday. Whether or not you won a trophy, you are still a winner because just by entering you are improving your skills and learning how to better your work as a professional photographer!

Now is the time to start getting your prints ready for the next competition in March! The best way to really understand print competition is to get involved…so volunteer to help at one of the next competitions.

Southeastern Professional Photographers Association (SEPPA) will be holding the regional print competitions in March. Check the information that has been posted for all the details to enter. If you are a member of MDPPA, you are automatically a member of our SEPPA region. So send your prints from our Annual Competition on to the SEPPA judging to see how they do on a regional level. Remember, prints that Merit at the regional level are automatically merited when sent on to the national PPA Print Competition this summer.

So get busy, and be sure to check out the rules for all the specifics.

Maryland Professional Photographers Assoc.
Print and Service Awards
Presented at the 2008 Convention

Degree Awards: ( Presented by Bob Grichuhin)

John Stein MDPPA Combined Degree

Roger Hammons MDPPA Associate Fellow of Photography
Degree

Ed Buxton Plus 25 Merit Bar

Jill Bochicchio Plus 25 Merit Bar

Mary Jean Campanellie Plus 25 Merit Bar

Bob Grichuhin Plus 25 Merit Bar

David Corry Plus 25 Merit Bar

Joe Campanellie 2 – Plus 25 Merit Bars

Photographer of the Year Awards (Monthly): (Presented by President David Corry)

Portrait Photographer of the Year 2nd Runner up Bert Pasquale

Portrait Photographer of the Year 1st Runner up Joe Campanellie

*Portrait Photographer of the Year Mike Busada

*Along with the trophies and certificates that were presented to our 2007 Photographers of the Year these individuals were also recognized with a Proclamation from the Maryland State Senate, provided through the office of Senator Don Munson. Senator Munson has been a long time supporter of MDPPA and a friend of our former president, Ron Coss. These proclamations went to the first place winners in each of our competition categories.

Wedding Photographer of the Year 2nd Runner up Gil Jackson

Wedding Photographer of the Year 1st Runner up Web Wright

*Wedding Photographer of the Year (Non Master) Christine Morden

*Wedding Photographer of the Year (Master) Ed Buxton

Commercial Photographer of the Year 2nd Runner up Mike Busada

Commercial Photographer of the Year 1st Runner up James Roy

*Commercial Photographer of the Year Bob Grichuhin

Illustrative Photographer of the Year 2nd Runner up John Stein

Illustrative Photographer of the Year 1st Runner up Roger Hammons

*Illustrative Photographer of the Year (Non Master) Christine Morden

*Illustrative Photographer of the Year (Master) Joe Campanellie

**Electronic Imaging Photographer of the Year 1st Runner up Colter Heurich

**Electronic Imaging Photographer of the Year 1st Runner up Hope Ledebur

*Electronic Imaging Photographer of the Year Bob Grichuhin

** Tie for first runner up In Electronic Imaging…no second runner up!

Album Photographer of the Year 2nd Runner up Roger Hammons

Album Photographer of the Year 1st Runner up Richard Dalcin

*Album Photographer of the Year Michael Dunphy

The Maryland Photographer of the Year Is For Total Point Accumulation During The 2007 Monthly Print Competitions. These Were Announced In Descending Order From #10 to #1. Certificates were presented to #10 thru #2 with a trophy presented to #1.

10) Hope Ledebur 13 Points

9) Web Wright 17 Points

8) Ed Buxton 22 Points

7) Roger Hammons 25 Points

6) James Roy 26 Points

5) Michael Dunphy 30 Points

4) Joe Campanellie 34 Points

3) Mike Busada 39 Points

2) Christine Morden 47 Points

1) Bob Grichuhin 60 Points

MD Achievement Award: (Presented by President, David Corry)
This award is not made for service, but is provided to the person or persons who have most enhanced the professional IMAGE of photography either on a national or statewide level, or for the enhancement of THEIR OWN professional image.

Presented To Perry Price and Charity Reed

President’s Award: (Presented by President, David Corry)
This award is the only one given entirely at the discretion of the current MDPPA President. It is provided to the person or persons who in the opinion of the President, deserves special recognition by the association for outstanding service, a special and exemplary act.

Presented To Barbara Montone

Ron Coss Memorial Award:
(Presented by Chairman of the Board, George Singleton)
Ron was a Past President of MDPPA. He has been described by many as a motivating force, a get the job done, no excuses kind of person. It is in his memory that this award is given.

Upon the death of MDPPA President, the late Ron Coss, the MDPPA Board of Directors sought to establish an award that honors the memory of Ron Coss. With that goal in mind the Maryland Professional Photographers Association, (MDPPA), created the MDPPA Ron Coss Board of Directors Award.

Ron dearly loved the organization. He spent much of his exhaustive energy looking for activities that promoted membership in the organization and/or promoted the professional development of the members of the organization. Some of these activities included the Annual MDPPA Picnic, which for several years, Ron and his wife, Christine, sponsored at their home in Hagerstown, MD; ARTSCAPE in Baltimore, MD, an event that drew thousands of people; and the annual MemberFest, where a nationally renowned photographer gives an all-day training seminar for MDPPA members and prospective members.

The intent of the MDPPA Ron Coss Board of Directors Award is to recognize individuals, who through outstanding service, have contributed to or provided for activities that improved membership and/or the professional development of MDPPA members. Doris Armstrong, formerly of Kodak, exemplifies that model.

As Kodak changed its business model, Kodak began reducing sponsorship funds that had been previously available for organizations such as Maryland Professional Photographers Association. Ms. Armstrong, as best as possible, and for as long as possible, made sponsorship dollars available to MDPPA, even when sponsorship funds were eliminated for other small state associations such as ours, and even after her superiors had advised her to not consider organizations as small as ours. MDPPA relies heavily on sponsorship dollars to help fund our annual convention, an activity which, you can certainly appreciate, helps improve the professional development of MDPPA members.

At its 2008 Convention and Awards Banquet on 27 January 2008, MDPPA Chairman of the Board of Directors, George Singleton presented to Doris Armstrong (in absentia) the 2008 MDPPA Ron Coss Board of Directors Award.

Print Awards: (Presented by Print Chairperson, Mary Jean Campanelie)

Number Of Prints Entered 114
White 29 (25%)
Red 31 (27%)
Blue 49 (43%)

Kelly Pierce Memorial Award/Best Portrait of a Child or Children:
This award is given in memory of Kellie Pierce, who was the daughter of Ed & Barbara Pierce. She was the younger of two daughters. She passed away in 1960 at the age of 9 due to a previously undiagnosed brain tumor that caused an aneurysm that burst without warning.

Joe Campanellie Impresssion of Madeline (DD-1) P

Best Portrait of a Man Michael Busada Two-Faced (H-3) P

Best Portrait of a Woman Michael Busada Fire Starter (H-4) P

Best Portrait of a Family or Group (Not Awarded)

Ralph White Memorial Award For The Best Photograph of a Pet or Animal:
This award is given in memory of Ralph White who was wonderful pet photographer. He photographed everything in transparencies. He regularly scored 90’s and 100’s for his pet portraits.

Joe Campanellie Golden Silhouette (DD-7)

Meyer Rivkind Portrait of the Year:
This award is given in memory of Meyer “Mike” Rivkind who was an outstanding classic portrait photographer who brought many of his techniques here to the U.S. from Europe. He suffered a serious heart attack shortly before he was to go to the PP of A convention to receive his Master of Photography degree. Although the PP of A rules requires a degree recipient to receive their degree in person, they thought enough of him to allow his degree to be sent to MD. Three of MD’s members visited him and presented him with his degree. He passed away shortly there afterwards.

Joe Campanellie Angel of the Morning (DD-20)

Best Portrait of a Bride & Groom Jim Ritch The Span of A Kiss (J-1)

Monte Zucker Wedding Photograph of the Year:

Monte Zucker, was known as the dean of the traditional-style wedding photography for his classic posing and lighting techniques. He has achieved just about every photographic degree that exists. His numerous honors included the 2002 Photographer of the Year Award from the United Nations. Monte was also a MDPPA past President.

James Roy Angels in Our Midst (AA-2)

Tom Kreiger Album of the Year:
This award is given in memory of Tom Kreiger, one of Maryland’s past presidents. He specialized in event photography. Tom was diagnosed with a brain tumor and passed away at the age of 40. One week after the loss of Kellie Pierce.

Nizam Mohamed Adam and Rebecca (T-5)

Electronic Image of the Year
Karen Pallone Entangled Thoughts and Memories (B-4)

Illustrative Photograph of the Year
Christine Morden Follow Me to Paradise (Y-4)

Traveling Loan Collection and Court of Honor Prints:

The recipients and the titles of these images were read from the podium. Certificates were available for pick up after the conclusion of the banquet.

Traveling Loan Collection Awards – The purpose of this collection of prints is to represent the best two prints from each category. These images are selected by the judges to be included in the Maryland Traveling Loan Collection for a period of one year.

Court of Honor Awards: One photograph for each 25 entrants shall be selected from each category to receive these awards. The above ratio is approximate, and the number shall be up to the discretion of the Print Chairman.

Wedding Candid Category

Traveling Loan James Roy Angels in Our Midst (AA-2)

Traveling Loan Jim Ritch The Span of a Kiss (J-1)

Court of Honor Web Wright Goal Scored (U-2)

Court of Honor Christine Morden Wedding Party March (Y-3)

Commercial Category

Traveling Loan James Roy Walls of Fire (AA-4)

Traveling Loan John Stein Antique Cell Phone (Z-7)

Court of Honor James Roy Boats Ashore (AA7)

Portrait

Traveling Loan Joe Campanellie Angel of the Morning (DD-2)

Traveling Loan Michael Busada Natural Beauty (H-1)

Court of Honor Joe Campanellie Chiseled (DD-3)

Electronic Imaging Category

Traveling Loan Karen PalloneEntangled Thoughts and Memories(B-4)

Court of Honor Bob Grichuhin Dance of the Lillies (G-1)

Wedding Album Category

Traveling Loan Nizam Mohamed Adam and Rebecca (T5)

Court of Honor Richard Dalcin Samara and Justin (BB1)

Illustrative Category

Traveling Loan Christine Morden Follow Me To Paradise (Y-4)

Traveling Loan George Singleton Cloudy Day at Yosemite (R-3)

Court of Honor Joe Campanellie Catch of the Day (DD-5)

Court of Honor Jenna Beers Incarceration (F-1)

Maryland Category

Traveling Loan Joe Campanellie Dancing With The Wind (DD-8)

Traveling Loan James Roy High Flying Angels (AA5)

Court of Honor Joe Campanellie Golden Sihouette (DD-7)

Next set of awards were presented by our First Vice President, Ed Buxton.

Hartig Memorial Award:
This award is given in memory of Karl Hartig, one of Maryland’s founding fathers. Karl was considered by many, including Monte Zucker, to be the epitome of quality photography. He was always willing to share his knowledge and educate up and coming photographers.

James Roy Lemon and Lime Swirl (AA6)

Paul Snyder Commercial/Illustrative Photograph of the year:
Paul is the only photographer who is still alive to have an award named after them. This award was established when he retired from photography and the
Association.

James Roy Walls of Fire and Ice (AA-4)

Maryland Photograph of the Year

Joe Campanellie Dancing With The Wind (DD-8)

Folio of the Year Joe Campanellie Avian Reflections (DD-9)

Caroline Yen Memorial Award for the Best Nature Photograph:
This award was established & funded by Harry Yen in honor of his wife Caroline who passed away after a long illness. Harry Yen was a world respected photographer who had won just about every photographic award there was to win. He was a Master Photographer of China, Europe and the USA. At his request this award has traditionally been in the form of a clock. As in time stands still for no one.

George Singleton Cloudy Days at Yosemite (R-3)

Best Black & White Photograph of the Year:
This award was created with respect to Prosperos Zevallos. A long time member of MDPPA known for his black and white photographs and his endearing wit and humor. His distinctive request for “critique please” will be remembered for many years to come during monthly print competitions.

Jenna Beers Incarceration (F-1)

Certified Professional Photographer Award ( To Be Presented By Perry Price – CPP Liasion)

The Certification Committee is pleased to announce a new award that can be presented this year in state and regional competitions. The award recognizes the highest scoring Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) in each print judging.

The award itself has the Certification credential mark etched in a glass presentation piece and will be provided at no cost to each state and regional that requests it.

Christine Morden Follow Me To Paradise With A Score of 91

ASP Elite Award ( Will be presented by John Stein – who is our MDPPA liaison to the American Society of Photographers.)

The ASP State Elite Award is to be presented to the ASP member in good standing of the highest scoring image at his or her state convention. This means that he or she is a member in good standing in the PPA, as per ASP By Laws, and that he or she must be current with their ASP dues PRIOR to the event.

In the event of a tie, total case score will be the first tie breaker.

In the unlikely event that a tie still exists, the second highest image in their case will break the tie.

In the really unlikely event that a tie still exists, the third highest image in their case will break the tie.

If there is still a tie at this point, it must be an omen, and ASP will declare co-winners of the award and provide another trophy. Both recipients should be duly recognized at the awards ceremony for their accomplishments.

An ASP member is eligible for the State Elite Award only in the state in which they reside or list as their primary affiliation.

Good Evening.

I am John Stein, your State Representative for the American Society of Photographers.

The goal of the ASP is to “Promote education. Foster fellowship, and perpetuate the idea of photography as a science and an art.”

The ASP State Elite Award goes to the maker of the highest scoring image by an ASP member at their State Competition.

It is given in honor of William Miller, Master of Photography, Photographic Craftsman, ASP Fellow.

In 1939 , Bill founded what is known today as Miller’s Professional Imaging.

He dedicated his life to helping others refine their craft.

And, it is in that spirit, I proudly present the ASP State Elite Award to:

James Roy Walls of Fire and Ice With A Score Of 86

Congratulations.
Next set of awards were Presented by Mary Jean Campanelie and Ed Buxton

Sweepstakes Award:

This award is given to the entrant with the highest average score. This is tabulated from an entrant’s highest four “eligible” print scores.

These are the top ten image makers from this year’s competition including the number of points and their average.

Sweepstakes Award – Top Ten

Member Points Average

8 ) Web Wright Tied for 8th 315 78.75

8) George Singleton Tied for 8th 315 78,25

7) Karen Pallone 316 79.0

6) John Stein 319 79.75

5) Bob Grichuhin 320 80.0

4) Michael Busada (Tied for 4th) 323 80.75

4) Roger Hammons (Tied for 4th) 323 80.75

3 ) Christine Morden 331 82.75

2 ) James Roy 333 83.25

1 ) JOE CAMPANELLIE 334 83.50

(This is Joe’s fourth year in a row to win the Sweepstakes Award and with only one point difference between Joe and James this year…this was the closest competition we have
ever had for the Sweepstakes Award)

Fuji Masterpiece Awards: (Presented By Ed Buxton)

Fujifilm is proud to honor photographers who strive to create images of excellence and distinction with it’s prestigious Fujifilm Masterpiece Award. This award is given to the maker of the best image in its category at annual print competitions held by affiliates of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA).

Commercial James Roy Walls of Fire and Ice (AA-4)

Illustrative Joe Campanellie Catch of the Day) (DD-5)

Wedding Roger Hammons Hairy Leg Surprise (S-1)

Album Michael Dunphy Amy and Robert (V-2)

Portrait Michael Busada Two-Faced (H-3)

Electronic Imaging Hope Ledebur The Bogeyman (N-6)

Kodak Gallery Awards: (Presented By Mary Jean Campanellie)
Kodak introduced the Gallery Awards in 1985 as a way to honor and promote the importance and value of excellence in professional photography.
Kodak is proud to continue in it’s desire to elevate the importance of professional, quality imaging within the industry, as well as with customers. Kodak has always represented quality imaging through their many products and services, and it’s a connection they are pleased to make.
The Gallery Awards are judged on a state or regional basis, with winners going on to compete at the national level for a Gallery Elite Award.
Kodak judges 100’s of Gallery Award winners each year and then honors the “best of the best” with the Gallery Elite Award competition. This competition is one more way Kodak can showcase outstanding, high-quality photographic images and to continue elevating the art of professional photographers, as well as thanking them, their associates, and their clients, who have helped make the Gallery Elite Award a symbol of photographic excellence.
This year at the National Convention in Tampa, Flying Solo, by Joe Campanellie was selected as one of the Gallery Elite Award winners. This is Joe’s second Gallery Elite Award which makes him a member of only three photographers nationally to have accomplished this.
If you are chosen as a KODAK Gallery Award winner, you are automatically eligible to compete for the prestigious Gallery Elite Award nationally.
This year’s winners of the Kodak Gallery Awards are:
Wedding Candid James Roy Angels in Our Midst (AA2)

Wedding Album Nizam Mohamed Adam and Rebecca (T-5)

Commercial/Illustrative Christine Morden Follow Me To Paradise (Y-4)

Portrait Joe Campanellie Angel of the Morning (DD-2)

Electronic Imaging Karen Pallone Entangled Thoughts and
Memories (B-4)

SEPPA Award:

This award is presented to an individual for providing outstanding service to the State Association, and if possible, SEPPA. The prestigiousness of this award is second only to the National Award.

Steve Clark

National Award:
This is the most prestigious award that can be presented by MDPPA. It is presented to an individual for OUTSTANDING service to professional photography or to the state association. This award is provided by PP of A and has the recipients name and presentation date engraved on it.

National Award Congratulatory Speech

Volunteers truly are the lifeblood of PPA and it’s Affiliates. Every association has those extraordinary volunteers whose efforts on behalf of the Affiliate and its members deserve special recognition.

Seeking a way to thank these individuals, PPA created the National Award in 1958. Each year, PPA makes this prestigious award available to state, regional, national and international affiliates, who then present it to deserving individuals. The highest honor granted by a PPA Affiliate, it recognizes those whose support for photography goes far beyond any regular expectations or contributions.

The simple inscription on this plaque reads “for service to professional
photography”. But, we know that this award means far more than that. We are here to honor one of those special individuals today. PPA is pleased to share with the Maryland Professional Photographers Association in the presentation of the coveted National Award.

On behalf of the Professional Photographers of America, I am pleased to extend my gratitude and congratulations to this year’s recipient.

Would all those who have received the National Award please come forward to congratulate this year’s recipient?

Ladies and Gentleman please join me in congratulating this year’s recipient…

George Singleton