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The following is a selected list of national photography contests. For more information, contact the contest organizers directly, or click on the website addresses listed below.

Nikon International Small World Photomicrography Competition

This competition is dedicated to recognizing excellence in photography through the microscope. The competition is open to anyone. Images are judged on originality, informational content, technical proficiency and visual impact. The first place winner receives a vacation trip or Nikon equipment valued at up to $4,000. Nineteen additional winners receive Nikon equipment and other prizes. Winning images are featured in a national traveling exhibit tour and a well-received calendar, as well as being featured in dozens of magazines around the world.

Contact:
Nikon Inc.
1300 Walt Whitman Road
Melville, NY 11747
Attn. Small World
Or visit: MicroscopyU.com

Nikon Photo Contest International

One of the world’s most renowned photo contests, entries to the 31st Nikon Photo Contest International will be accepted from September 1 to November 30, 2006.

A contest with an impressive history, the Nikon Photo Contest International has been held by Nikon Corporation since 1969 to provide an opportunity for photographers around the world to communicate and to enrich photographic culture for professionals and amateurs alike. Renowned among photo enthusiasts worldwide, the contest has so far attracted more than 1,220,000 images from a total of 290,000 photographers. In fact, so popular has the contest become among photographers that a total of over 31,000 images were received from more than 10,000 entrants in 117 different countries for the 30th contest alone.

Contact NPCI Coordinator
Nikon Inc.
1300 Walt Whitman Road
Melville, NY 11747

NPCI is offering a free screensaver of the winning images from the 2004-2005 competition. Click here to download: Screensaver

Website: http://nikonimaging.com/global/activity/npci/

Nikon/Photo District News Self-Promotion Awards

The Nikon/Photo District News Self-Promotion Awards recognize outstanding achievement and excellence in professional photographer's marketing and self-promotion campaigns. The award often plays a significant role in bringing a photographer's talents to the attention of art directors, art buyers, creative directors, graphic designers and other potential clients.

Contact:
PDN/Nikon Self-Promotion Awards
Photo District News
770 Broadway
New York, NY 10003
Tel: 646-654-5792
Or visit: http://www.pdnevents.com/selfpromo/22/

The WHNPA's Eyes of History Award

This prestigious contest recognizes the country's leading still photojournalists who capture news events taking place at the White House, on Capitol Hill and around the country and the world for national and international media. It is organized by The White House News Photographers' Association. Photographers can compete in a number of categories, including Photographer of the Year, Portraits/Personalities, Sports Features, International News, Domestic News, Presidential and Portfolio. To be eligible, photographers need to be an active or life member of the WHNPA. To find out more about the contest or about becoming a WHNPA member, visit http://www.whnpa.org.

The College Photographer of the Year Competition

The College Photographer of the Year Competition was founded by Cliff and Vi Edom in 1945. The University of Missouri administers the contest with the help of Kappa Alpha Mu, an honorary photojournalism society whose members shoulder the bulk of work involved in cataloging the entries and staging the contest. Nikon Inc. is a proud sponsor of the College Photographer of the Year contest, providing both financial and promotional support for the program. Both Nikon and CPOY have been catalysts for helping emerging student photographers establish their own vision and achieve unparalleled success in the field of photography.
Email: info@cpoy.org
Website: http://cpoy.org