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Press release:
The Association of Photographers is pleased to announce that their annual Awards are being held this year in a gala event at Sadler¹s Wells Theatre, London, on Monday March 26th 2007. Around 1000 guests are expected to attend this leading showcase for the photographic industry.

The Gala evening includes a reception at which the Awards Exhibition of 350 selected images will be launched together with the Awards Book, followed by an on-stage presentation of the coveted Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards for outstanding photography.

The Awards fall into three main categories: AOP Photographers¹ Awards, open to members only; AOP Assistants¹ Awards, open to registered assistants only and AOP Document, the photojournalism category open to all photographers worldwide. 2006 AOP Bursary winner Spencer Murphy¹s work, entitled Wastelands, will also be unveiled. The project tackles the problem of waste production and disposal in this country.

The AOP Photographers Awards were launched in 1983 and over the years have grown to become one of the highest accolades within the professional photographic industry.

More than 4,000 images are submitted annually and judged by a panel of 25 highly respected industry professionals, including photographers, photographers¹ agents, agency art directors and other commissioners from advertising, design and publications. Competition is tough, standards are high and Gold, Silver or Bronze awards highly sought after by photographers.

All tickets cost £45 plus Vat for non-members, £25 plus Vat for AOP members and £15 plus Vat for AOP Assistant members (maximum two tickets per assistant). Tickets will be on sale via the AOP website.

The Photographers¹ Awards 2007 Exhibition runs from 28 March * 4 April, the AOP Bursary Exhibition from 8 May * to 18 May, the Assistants¹ Awards Exhibition from 5 June to 14 June and AOP Document Exhibition from 1 August * to 9 August. The AOP Gallery, 81 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4QS.