Awards & Promotions
Awards and Trophies
Our annual awards celebrate the commitment, creativity and progress of members who take part in the print and projected image competitions. At the end of each season, trophies are presented to the top performers in both leagues. Scores are based on a member’s five highest marks across the year. If two or more members finish level on points, the total is compared across their best six scores, and so on, until a winner is identified.
These trophies are an important part of the Society’s tradition and are presented at the AGM, where we recognise the achievements of members across the season.
The awards are:
• The Competition Quaich for the League 1 Print Competition
• The Clare Sproull Cup for the League 2 Print Competition
• The Oliver Leach Trophy for the League 1 Projected Image Competition
• The George Neilson Trophy for the League 2 Projected Image Competition
Many members enjoy working towards these awards as part of their photographic development, and winning one is a valued achievement within the Society.
Sections & Promotion Rules
Members may enter their images in one of two Leagues – League 1 and League 2. This applies separately to print and projected image competitions, and to the Members’ Exhibition. The following are guidelines for selecting the appropriate League in which to enter images;
- League 1 – Members who hold any level of distinction from any recognised awarding body, such as the RPS, PAGB, FIAP or BPE must enter this section.
- League 2 – Members who do not hold any such distinctions may enter League 2.
Members unsure of which League to enter should consult with the Phoenix Group Secretary (Contact Form) as to the League most appropriate to their abilities. The Phoenix Group Secretary will arrange for an appraisal of the member’s work and may suggest that a member should enter images into League 1, in spite of the member holding no photographic distinction. In addition any member may submit work at any time for assessment with a view to promotion to a higher section. The Phoenix Group Secretary will also consider entries in the Members’ Exhibition and promote any member whose work warrants it.
Methods of Promotion:
Normally, promotion from League 2 to League 1 is decided on the basis of performance in the Monthly Competitions. Members whose five highest marks total or exceed 87 will be promoted to League 1. These totals are determined separately for Prints and Projected Images. Success in the annual Members’ Exhibition may also lead to promotion. Members may elect to compete in League 1 but then cannot return to League 2.