THE NATIONAL AWARD

The National Award, started in 1958 by the Professional Photographers of America, Inc. is the most prestigious honor given by the Virginia Association. It recognizes outstanding services to professional photography and to the affiliate awarding the tribute.

The award may be given to a member or non-member, to someone in or out of the field of photography. No individual may receive more than one National Award from the same Affiliated Association during their lifetime. While the award is available on a yearly basis, it should not be given unless a suitable candidate is nominated.

A bronze and walnut plaque is made available to the affiliated organizations. A committee, consisting of the past three members who have been so honored in Virginia with the most recent serving as Chairman, makes the selection. If one of the past three is unable to serve on the committee, the next most recent recipient is asked to repeat.

These three conditions must be met:

1. The Association’s annual affiliation dues must be current.

2. The Association must have the name of the recipient engraved in the space provided.

3. The date of the presentation must be engraved on the bottom of the plaque.

The presentation is made at the annual banquet by an official designated by PPA (usually a Councilor or an officer of PPA should one be in attendance) plus the last person honored. There is a fee paid to PPA for supplying and shipping the plaque. Request for the plaque should be sent to PPA along with the appropriate check at least six weeks before the banquet date. The name of the recipient may be sent at a later date, if necessary.