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ACCOLADES

AWARDS:


CANON PAR EXCELLENCE AWARD
Awarded to the “best of the best” image-maker at Professional Photographers of America (PPA) District Competitions.The Canon Par Excellence Award recognizes imaging excellence through cooperation between Canon USA, Inc, and PPA. This award represents the pinnacle of achievement at the PPA regional level. The criterion for this award set it well above awards initiated by other corporate sponsors, and make it highly sought after. It serves as both an inspiration and an honor to participating members of the PPA.

PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS OF AMERICA
MASTER OF PHOTOGRAPHY  (M.Photog.) - 2014 - Awarded for superior photographic skills—demonstrated through the PPA International Photographic Competition, advanced education and service to the industry.

MASTER ARTIST (M.Artist.) - 2016 -  Awarded for superior photographic skills—demonstrated through the Artist Exhibition category of the PPA International Photographic 

IMAGE EXCELLENCE AWARD - 2017 – Awarded to PPA members who hold a Master of Photography or Master Artist degree and who have a minimum of 13 images accepted into the PPA Loan Collection.

“To receive the Imaging Excellence Award says two things about the photographer,” explains Randy McNeilly, Chairman of PPA’s Photographic Exhibitions Committee. “First, they know how to create beautiful images. Many people wait years to get one image in PPA's Loan Collection, but the Imaging Excellence Award requires 13 of those Loan images! Second, it shows dedication to a goal. You don't earn this in one competition year and some wait their entire life to receive this award. This is one of PPA's hardest awards to earn, and those who have should be proud of the accomplishment.” 

DIAMOND PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR, INTERNATIONAL ARTIST - 2014 - Diamond Photographers of the Year had all four competition images accepted into the PPA Loan Collection.

DIAMOND PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR, INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHIC - 2013 - Diamond Photographers of the Year had all four competition images accepted into the PPA Loan Collection.

GOLD MEDALIST, INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHIC - 2016 - Gold Medalists have achieved theinclusion of two photographic image into PPA's Loan Collection and two images into PPA's General Collection.

SILVER MEDALIST, INTERNATIONAL ARTIST - 2015 - Silver Medalists have achieved theinclusion of one photographic image into PPA's Loan Collection and three images into PPA's General Collection.

SILVER MEDALIST, INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHIC - 2011, 2015 - Silver Medalists have achieved the inclusion of one photographic image into PPA's Loan Collection and three images into PPA's General Collection.

BRONZE MEDALIST, INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHIC- 2012 - Bronze Medalist have achieved the inclusion of four images into the PPA's General Collection.

Images that are accepted into the Professional Phographers of America's Loan Collection will be a part of the PPA International Traveling Loan Collection. Along with being displayed at Imaging USA’s International Print Exhibit, one of the largest annual print exhibits in the world, these high-scoring images also travel to different exhibits. They are also included in PPA’s published Loan Collection book.

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF PHOTOGRAPHERS
ASP STATE ELITE AWARD - 2014

PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS OF CALIFORNIA

CALIFORNIA MASTER PHOTOGRAPHER - 2015 (M-PPC)

BARRY EVANS - ELMER KINGHAM AWARD - 2016 - Given for “Outstanding Service to the Profession.”
Only twenty-five (25) of these awards were made before the mold was defaced. The medallion is made from silver reclaimed from film and paper chemicals that are used to produce the product of the profession—photographs.

FELLOWSHIP DEGREE - 2013
The degree recognizes the photographic accomplishments of those individuals who are motivated toward excellence and originality in professional photography.
PPC SERVICE AWARD - 2013 | PPC SERVICE BAR - 2015, 2014
The Professional Photographers of California Service Award is designed to recognize members who are active within the organization. It is achieved by earning Merits doing work that provides a service to our association and to the photographic community.
PRESIDENTS AWARD - 2015, 2013
This award is given each year to outstanding individuals who have contributed unselfishly to the advancement of professional photography and the advancement of the Professional Photographers of California and who has been of personal help and support for the president.

CALIFORNIA TOP TEN PHOTOGRAPHER - 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
CALIFORNIA (BEST IN SHOW) - 2014
PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR - Nature - 2014, 2011
PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR - Animal - 2014
PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR - Photographic Artist - 2014
PRESIDENT'S CHOICE AWARD - 2013, 2012
JUDGES CHOICE AWARDS - (3) 2014, (2) 2011

WEDDING AND PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHERS INTERNATIONAL
(2)  ACCOLADE OF EXCELLENCE -  2011
(2)  ACCOLADE OF EXCELLENCE -  2008

PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY
PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR - 2012, 2009
OPEN PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR - 2012

AURORA AWARD 2009 - Portrait Category
AURORA AWARD 2007 - Portrait Category

BEST OF SHOW - February 2012, July 2011, April 2010, April 2007

BEST OF CLASS- Open Category
February 2012, July 2011
BEST OF CLASS - Commercial Category
October 2010
BEST OF CLASS - Illustrative Category
October 2009, July 2009
BEST OF CLASS - Portrait Category
October 2009
BEST OF CLASS - Nature/Landscape Category
October 2009
BEST OF CLASS - Wedding Category
April 2009

PRESIDENTS AWARD - 2008, 2006

ACHIEVEMENTS:

CAL STATE UNIVERSITY OF LONG BEACH
Bachelor of Fine Art - Photography

PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS OF AMERICA
Current member since - 2010
2012 - 2018 PPA Council (Representing the State of California)

PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS OF CALIFORNIA
Current member since - 2009

2015/2016 - California State Image Competition Chair
2013 - Affiliate Chair
2013 - Business and Arts Degree Chair
2013 - Affiliate Display Chair for Pro Photo Expo
2012 - Business and Arts Degree Chair
2012 - Speaker Display and Affiliate Display Chair for Pro Photo Expo

PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Member from 2005 - 2013. Current member since 2016

2016 - Print Competition Chair
2010 - 1st Vice President
2009 - Treasurer
2008 - Treasurer
2007 - 2nd Vice President/Membership Chair
2006 - 2nd Vice President/Membership Chair
2005 - Board Director

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF PHOTOGRAPHERS
Current member since 2014

2017 - California State Representative

PUBLICATIONS
Coifurre Q, Volume 30
Los Angeles Times
Albums 2008 - WPPI
PPA Loan Collection Book Volume XIV, XVI, XVII, XVlll, XVllll
PPA Show Case Book Volume XV, XVllll
ProPhoto West Magazine- 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
Professional Photographer Magazine -  2014, 2015
The ASP Magazine Volume 4, Winter 2014


EXHIBIT
"Looking Within, Reaching Out"
Sixth Street Gallery, San Pedro
Imaging USA - 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012