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About the awarder
International Photography Awards™
Our Mission: To salute the achievements of the world's finest photographers, to discover new and emerging talent, and to promote the appreciation of photography.
Lifetime Achievement
Award: Lucie Awards
The photography community from countries around the globe will pay tribute to
the year's most outstanding photography achievements presented at the Gala
Awards ceremony, held at the Beverly Hilton, the home of the Golden Globes on
December 7, 2003. Honors will also be given for Lifetime Achievement,
distinguishing some of the world's greatest men and women whose life's work in
fashion, photojournalism, advertising and fine art merit the highest acclaim by
their peers. The Luice Awards is a not for profit organization. All the proceeds
from the 2003 event will benefit two photography organizations:
Women In Photography International and
En Foco.
Discovery Awards: The
Photographer of the Year Competition
IPA invites passionate photographers, professionals and amateurs alike, to be
recognized as International Photographer of the Year by a board of esteemed
photo editors, curators, gallery owners, art directors and other luminaries from
the international photography community. The award includes a
$10,000 grand prize. In an effort to
cultivate and showcase emerging talent, all nonprofessional entries are eligible
for the New Discovery Award, lauding best up-and-coming artist.
In addition to these top prizes, all entrants will compete for certificates of
achievement in 7 major categories that include Photojournalism, Advertising,
Nature Photography, Architectural Photography, Portraiture, Specialty Media and
Fine Art.
IPA Annual Book Publication & Gallery Exhibits
Competition-winning entries will be published in the IPA Annual Book,
distributed throughout the international professional community and exhibited in
some of the most prestigious galleries and bookstores.