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| LRPS |
Licentiate of the RPS is the first level award for photographic merit. Can be gained by assessment of a panel of 10 photos, or via the exemptions sceme, with a City & Guilds or 'A' Level in Photography |
| ARPS |
The next level of achievement is the Associateship, this time the judges are looking for more personal involvement by the photographer, by assessing a panel of 15 photos. Exemptions can be awarded if you have a Degree in Photography. |
| FRPS |
Fellowship, the highest level of distinction, awarded for 20 photographs exhibiting exceptional originality and individual style |
| HonFRPS |
The Honorary FRPS is awarded, at the Council's discretion, to people who have shown outstanding service to photography |
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| CPAGB |
Credit, awarded by assessment of 10 photos, scoring a total of 200 or more |
| DPAGB |
Distinction, awarded by assessment of 15 photos, scoring a total of 300 or more |
| MPAGB |
Master, awarded by assessment of 20 photos, scoring a total of 450 or more. |
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N.B. The above awards are subject to certain pre-qualifications, for more info see the PAGB website |
| APAGB |
Meritorious Service Award, gained in recognition of services to photography via your local Federation. |
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| BPE1* |
1 Crown; 25 acceptances in the BPE ciruit of exhibitions.
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| BPE2* |
2 Crowns; 50 acceptances. |
| BPE3* |
3 Crowns; 100 acceptances |
| BPE4* |
4 Crowns; 200 acceptances. |
| BPE5* |
5 Crowns; 300 acceptances. Exhibitors who gain a BPE5* will be sent details of the requirements for APBE and FBPE awards. |
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| AFIAP |
Artiste FIAP - based on number of acceptances in International Salons with FIAP patronage
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| EFIAP |
Excellence FIAP - based on number of acceptances in International Salons with FIAP patronage. Candidates may continue to participate in salons to gain the following distinctions: EFIAP(B), EFIAP(S), EFIAP(G), EFIAP(P), the Excellence (Bronze, Silver, Gold & Platinum) respectively |
| MFIAP |
Master FIAP - can only be awarded to those who hold the EFIAP, candidates must submit a complete CV and a portfolio of 20 prints (mono or colour) |
| ESFIAP |
Excellence for Service |
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| APSA |
(Associate) - awarded for material contributions to the advancement of photography, whether resulting primarily from proficiency and achievement, or for service. Photographic achievement must be combined with elements of service |
| FPSA |
Awarded for outstanding contributions to the advancement of photography, involving a high degree of proficiency and achievement, combined with such elements of service as the dissemination of acquired knowledge through lecturing, judging, instructing, and publishing of articles or papers. |
| Hon.PSA |
(Honorary Membership) - the recipient of this honor need not be a member of PSA. It is awarded for outstanding service to photography, particularly through organizational or similar work. |
| Hon.FPSA |
(Honorary Fellow) - this is the highest designation awarded by the Society. The recipient need not be a PSA member, and the honor is awarded only for unique or outstanding contributions of major importance to photography. |
| PPSA |
Awarded in recognition of a member's photographic achievements in International Exhibitions sanctioned by the Society. A member who has attained five stars in a single Division or a total of ten stars in any or all Divisions may apply for the PPSA honor |
| EPSA |
Awarded in recognition of a member's photographic achievements in International Exhibitions sanctioned by the Society. Members who have attained five stars in each of three Divisions, or three levels beyond five stars (for example: three galaxies in CSD or PhotoTraveler III) in a single Division, may apply for the EPSA honor. |