Below is an overview of each of the club's trophy competitions held throughout the club year. It outlines the subject matter requirements, image specifications and file specifications to be followed. Check out the list of talented past winners!
Digital File Specifications
Must be saved as jpeg (.jpg) using the sRGB color space
Filenames of images to be uploaded may ONLY contain letters, digits, spaces, period(.), underscores(_) or dashes(-). No other punctuation is allowed in the filename OR the path or name of its folder
You MAY include special characters and punctuation in the image’s TITLE
The TITLE may not contain the name of the maker, nor may it appear on an image or the front of a print being submitted. The TITLE will be presented to the judges
Sizing: Either the width or the height must be exactly the maximum of 1920 pixels wide or 1080 pixels high; maximum filesize 3 MB
The Freeman Patterson Trophy was established in 1978 by the club in recognition of contributions to our club by Freeman Patterson, a Past President and Honourary Life member of the TDPC. The subject matter is photographer's choice. The Trophy is awarded to the single highest scoring image in the Competition.
Restriction: For this competition only, zoology images (e.g. mammals, birds, fish, insects, etc.) are NOT allowed.
Freeman Patterson Trophy - Photographer's Choice Competition - Past Winners
1977-1978 Ralph Brunner 1978-1979 Evelyn Ricker 1979-1980 Jeanette Dunke 1980-1981 Leonie Martin 1981-1982 Maureen Mitchell 1982-1983 Phyllis Reeser 1983-1984 Ralph Brunner 1984-1985 Phyllis Reeser 1985-1986 Robert Zakrison 1986-1987 Aileen Coles 1987-1988 Bruce Mills 1988-1989 Stuart Freedman 1989-1990 Stan Bain 1990-1991 Judy Robertson 1991-1992 Martina Thomson 1992-1993 Judit Gaal 1993-1994 Barry Aravandino 1994-1995 Sandy Bell 1995-1996 Nancy Mungall 1996-1997 Stan Bain 1997-1998 Stan Bain 1998-1999 Avi Cohen 1999-2000 Stan Bain 2000-2001 Avi Cohen 2001-2002 Norman Riekenbrauck 2002-2003 Kathy Keates 2003-2004 Philip Sun 2004-2005 Catherine Hatsios 2005-2006 Nella Pascal 2006-2007 Joan Bennett 2007-2008 Philip Sun 2008-2009 Tony Florio 2009-2010 Robert Zakrison 2010-2011 Kulvinder Singh 2011-2012 Robert Robson 2012-2013 Roger Leekam 2013-2014 Sunchie Yang 2014-2015 Missy Mandel 2015-2016 Hong Zhang 2016-2017 Missy Mandel 2017-2018 Missy Mandel 2018-2019 Theresa Moore 2019-2020 Missy Mandel 2020-2021 Bruce Haar 2021-2022 Pat Zuest 2022-2023 Luba Citrin 2023-2024 Roger Correia
Harry Cartner Trophy - Intermediate Photographer's Choice Competition
This is a trophy donated in 1999 by Harry W. Cartner, a Past President and Honorary Life Member of the TDPC.
This Competition is open to INTERMEDIATE Members only and the subject matter is photographer's choice. The Trophy is awarded to the single highest scoring image in the Competition.
Harry Cartner Trophy - Intermediate Division Competition Past Winners
1999-2000 Barbara Bender 2000-2001 Norm Riekenbrauck 2001-2002 Norm Riekenbrauck 2002-2003 Lance Gitter 2003-2004 Bob Artinger 2004-2005 Barry Stoch 2005-2006 Jim Robertson 2006-2007 Michael Scheinert 2007-2008 Andrew Mielzynski 2008-2009 Al Ginsberg 2009-2010 Alexander Rocco 2010-2011 Roger Leekham 2011-2012 Robert Robson 2012-2013 John Allman 2013-2014 Arjuna Somaskandan 2014-2015 Arjuna Somaskandan 2015-2016 Theresa Moore 2016-2017 Theresa Moore 2017-2018 Katie Mak 2018-2019 Bruce Haar 2019-2020 Robert Rutkay 2020-2021 Hanson Cheng 2021-2022 Jordan Cait 2022-2023 Martin Romain
Kay McGregor Trophy - Nature Competition
A silver bowl, donated by Mrs. H. R. (Kay) McGregor in 1954, is awarded for the best aggregate score of each member's three highest scoring nature images, of which no more than two images may be in any one category.
Nature Definition
Submissions for the competition are open to images that depict nature subjects not produced by man. Evidence of the “hand of man” and man’s specialized environment is to be avoided. The accurate record of the subject is the primary objective; however, every effort should be made to use the highest levels of artistic skill in Nature photographs.
Please note: As of the 2023 - 2024 club season, the list of categories members can choose from when entering both Nature and Natural Things competitions has been expanded, as follows:
Categories
Plants
Fungi
Mammals
Birds
Reptiles, Amphibians or Fish
Invertebrates (i,e insects, corals, etc.)
Landscape & Seascape
Geological Formations
Night Sky
Each member is limited to four images. Members may distribute their four images among the categories, as they wish, however, no more than 2 entries can be submitted to the same category.
Category Definitions
Birds, Invertebrates, Reptiles, Amphibians, Fish and Mammals - Animals must be photographed in the wild and cannot be reliant on humans for food or shelter or wellbeing. Hand of man is acceptable if the element is pertinent to the story and only forms a minor part of the image. Cultivated plants, scientific bands, and radio collars are acceptable.
Plants and Fungi - This includes images that portray uncultivated plant life such as trees, flowering and non- flowering plants, ferns, algae, etc. in their natural habitat. Images of domestic plants, artificially produced hybrid plants, flower arrangements, cultivated plants, etc. are ineligible. Hand of man is acceptable if the element is pertinent to the story and only forms a minor part of the image.
Landscape, Seascape, Geological Formations and Night Sky - Images in which animals and plant life are the main subject are excluded from this category. No hand of man, animate or inanimate is allowed. Cityscapes are excluded.
Use of Photo Techniques and Modifications - Photo techniques and modifications are allowed as long as the image appears natural looking.
Nature Images – Restrictions
Nature photography is restricted to the use of the photographic process to depict all branches of natural history, except anthropology and archaeology, in such a fashion that a well-informed person will be able to identify the subject material and certify its honest presentation. The storytelling value of a photograph must be weighed more than the pictorial quality while maintaining high technical quality.
Human elements shall not be present, except where those human elements are integral parts of the nature story such as nature subjects, like barn owls or storks, adapted to an environment modified by humans, or where those human elements are in situations depicting natural forces, like hurricanes or tidal waves.
Scientific bands, scientific tags or radio collars on wild animals are permissible, but the presence of tethers is not permitted, nor is the removal of them in post-processing.
Photographs of human-created hybrid plants, cultivated plants, feral animals, domestic animals, or mounted specimens are ineligible, as is any form of manipulation that alters the truth of the photographic statement.
Digital Realism
Digital images in Nature Photography must adhere to the definition of Digital Realism. The competitions committee retains the right to request the original RAW or JPG file for purposes of determining the eligibility of submitted photos. If the maker is unable to provide the requested original image(s), the competitions committee has the authority to disqualify such images(s) from the competition.
Techniques that enhance the presentation of the photograph without changing the nature story or the pictorial content of the main subjects, such as HDR, focus stacking, panorama stitching and dodging/burning, are permitted.
Techniques that remove elements added by the camera, such as dust spots, digital noise, and film scratches, are allowed. Softening backgrounds and minor cloning of background elements are also allowed.
All allowed adjustments must appear natural. Colour images can be converted to greyscale / monochrome. Infrared images, either direct-captures or derivations, are not allowed. Please refer to the chart here to determine the allowable editing adjustments.
Nature Titles
Titles for nature images are traditionally governed by different rules than pictorial or photographer’s choice categories.
For nature competitions, the title of the photograph must identify the subject by its common or Latin name. Do not use “pictorial” or “cute” titles such as “little green plant” or “Jolly Green Giant”. “Bald Eagle” is better than “Eagle” which is better than “bird in tree”.
The Kay McGregor Nature Trophy - Past Winners
1954-1955 Mary Furguson 1955-1956 Janet Goodwin 1956-1957 Leslie Tucker 1957-1958 Mary Furguson 1958-1959 Reg Corlett 1959-1960 Blanche Burton 1960-1961 Russell Gee 1961-1962 A.G. Austin 1962-1963 Mary Furguson 1963-1964 Audrey Burnard 1964-1965 Blanche Burton 1965-1966 Freeman Patterson 1966-1967 Russell Gee 1967-1968 Tom Webb 1968-1969 A.G. Austin 1969-1970 Harold V. Green 1970-1971 Ted Maginn 1971-1972 Tom Webb 1972-1973 Helen Hancock 1973-1974 Ted Maginn 1974-1975 Betty Greenacre 1975-1976 Not Awarded 1976-1977 Ralph Brunner 1977-1978 Mary Clark 1978-1979 Ralph Brunner 1979-1980 Daphne Svenningson 1980-1981 Betty Greenacre 1981-1982 Ralph Brunner 1982-1983 Pauline Brunner 1983-1984 Mary Furguson 1984-1985 Not Awarded 1985-1986 Pauline Brunner 1986-1987 Robert Zakrison 1987-1988 Barrie Aravandino 1988-1989 Helen Ricker 1989-1990 Guenter Sperling 1990-1991 Harry Cartner 1991-1992 Pauline Brunner 1992-1993 Harry Cartner 1993-1994 Judit Gaal 1994-1995 Daphne Svenningson 1995-1996 Avi Cohen 1996-1997 Avi Cohen 1997-1998 Avi Cohen 1998-1999 Judit Gaal 1999-2000 Avi Cohen 2000-2001 Avi Cohen 2001-2002 Kathy Keates 2002-2003 Avi Cohen 2003-2004 Norm Riekenbrauck 2004-2005 Norm Riekenbrauck 2005-2006 David Leung 2006-2007 Avi Cohen 2007-2008 Tony Florio 2008-2009 Jonathan Ward 2009-2010 Jack Bennett 2010-2011 Jack Pasht 2011-2012 Jack Pasht 2012-2013 Jack Pasht 2013-2014 Missy Mandel 2014-2015 Pat Zuest 2015-2016 Pat Zuest 2016-2017 Katie Mak 2017-2018 Katie Mak 2018-2019 Gord Sawyer 2019-2020 Missy Mandel 2020-2021 Katie Mak 2021-2022 Not Awarded 2022-2023 Lidia Brandes
Lance Gitter Trophy - Natural Things Competition
This trophy was donated in 2014 by Lance Gitter, an Honourary Life Member of the TDPC. The subject is Natural Things. The Trophy is awarded for the best aggregate score of each member's three highest scoring images, of which no more than two images may be in any one category.
Natural Things Definition
The representation of the natural world is the primary objective of the Lance Gitter Competition. The story telling value of an image must be weighed more than the pictorial quality while maintaining high technical quality.
This competition is intended to be a category of nature images that represent natural things without the restrictions of a pure nature competition.
Any image that fails to meet the criteria or any submission that contains more than two images in a category will be declared ineligible and will be disqualified from the competition.
Category Definitions
Please Note: As of the 2023 - 2024 club season, the list of categories members can choose from when entering both Nature and Natural Things competitions has been expanded, as follows:
Categories
Plants
Fungi
Mammals
Birds
Reptiles, Amphibians or Fish
Invertebrates (i,e insects, corals, etc.)
Landscape, Seascape
Geology
Night Sky
Each member is limited to four images. Members may distribute their four images among the categories, as they wish, however, no more than 2 entries can be submitted to the same category.
Plants and Fungi - includes wild or cultivated flowers and plants photographed in a controlled environment or in the wild. Controlled environments include studios and indoor settings.
Mammals, Birds, Reptiles, Amphibians, Fish and Invertebrates - includes animals, birds, marine life, insects and domestic animals photographed in a controlled environment or in the wild. Controlled environment includes zoos, conservancies, aquariums, reptile centres, safaris, urban settings, etc.
Landscapes, Seascapes, Geological Formations and Night Sky - includes weather phenomena, geological formations, landscapes, seascapes, natural phenomena. Cityscapes are excluded.
Hand of man
The presence of the "hand of man" is allowed in all categories.
Photo Techniques and Modifications
Photo techniques and modifications are allowed as long as the image appears natural looking. Please refer to the chart here to determine the allowable editing adjustments.
Lance Gitter Trophy - Natural Things - Past Winners
2014-2015 Janice Balesic 2015-2016 Missy Mandel 2016-2017 Gord Sawyer 2017-2018 Lorne Rose 2018-2019 Lorne Rose 2019-2020 Lorne Rose 2020-2021 Not Awarded 2021-2022 Katie Mak 2022-2023 Not Awarded
Naomi Cohen Trophy - Landscape Competition
This trophy was donated in 1999 by Avi Cohen, a Past President of the TDPC, in memory of his sister. This competition is for landscape photos. Awards are based on the best aggregate score of each member's three highest scoring images in the Competition.
Landscape Definition
Expanses of scenery that can be seen in a single view - includes landscapes and seascapes
No Night Sky photography
No Cityscapes
Can include people or HOM as long as the expanse of scenery is the primary subject
Digital manipulation is allowed if the end result appears natural to the eye
No restrictions on techniques, either in camera or post-processing (as long as the image appears natural looking)
Naomi Cohen Trophy - Landscape Competition - Past Winners
1999-2000 Stan Bain 2000-2001 Kathy Keates Hardy 2001-2002 David Leung 2002-2003 David Leung 2003-2004 Colin Angus 2004-2005 Barbara Bender 2005-2006 Ching Leung 2006-2007 Christine Edwards 2007-2008 Stan Bain 2008-2009 Barbara Bender 2009-2010 Jack Pasht 2010-2011 Avi Frank 2011-2012 Alexander Rocco 2012-2013 Kulvinder Singh 2013-2014 Luba Citrin 2014-2015 Kulvinder Singh 2015-2016 Hong Zhang 2016-2017 Kulvinder Singh 2017-2018 Pat Zuest 2018-2019 Robert Robson 2019-2020 Lidia Brandes 2020-2021 Lorne Rose 2021-2022 Larry Durst 2022-2023 Lidia Brandes
Lorne Rose Trophy - Architecture Competition
This trophy, was donated in 2018 by Lorne Rose, a member of the TDPC. The subject matter is Architecture. The Trophy is awarded to the single highest scoring image in the Competition.
Architecture Competition Definition (Approved by the Competitions Committee, February 2023)
The intention of this competition is to provide an opportunity for members to compete with images that show the architectural features of the structure, as envisioned by the architect, in their “best light”.
This competition is limited to images of any architectural man-made structure. Examples: building exteriors/interiors, bridges, piers & architectural details (as long as they show the work of the architect not that of a visual artist). Architectural details, in this context, refer to an image which shows only a portion of a building or man-made structure.
The building or structure may be part of a landscape or cityscape, but the building or structure should dominate the image. Any image in which the man-made structure is secondary to the scene and/or shows little detail of the architecture would not qualify for this competition (for example, a lighthouse or barn far off in the distance).
People or animals may be included to indicate scale, provided they are not the centre of interest.
Digital manipulation is allowed as long the result is an image in which the architecture appears to be a natural image of the scene with no obvious manipulation. Removing minor imperfections, dodging, burning, altering contrast, replacing the sky (including a black sky/background) and altering the image colour is allowed. Any image which has been manipulated to the extent that it alters the reality of the man-made structure should be submitted to the Altered Reality competition or the Photographer’s Choice competitions.
Lorne Rose Trophy - Architecture - Past Winners
2018-2019 Claude Sassoon 2019-2020 Craig Woods 2020-2021 Howard Lipman 2021-2022 Lorne Rose 2022-2023 Tony Scopazzi
Richard Wolf Trophy - Altered Reality Competition
This original glass sculpture trophy, donated in 2003 by Richard Wolf, a former Member of the TDPC. The subject matter is open. Any and all digital techniques may be used. Judging will take into consideration the creativity, as well as the photographic quality of the image. The Trophy is awarded to the single highest scoring image in the Competition.
Altered Reality Definition
Altered Reality images for the purposes of the Richard Wolf Competition, are images that clearly do not look like anything one might actually see. The image must begin as the maker’s photograph of a real subject, whether captured digitally or scanned from a negative or slide.
In this competition you are encouraged to exercise your imagination and stray as far from that real subject as you like, using design elements, colour and light in non-traditional ways to produce abstract, impressionistic and experimental effects not achievable by standard photographic means. You may do this with in-camera techniques and/or also by manipulating your images afterwards using digital post-processing software.
Artwork and computer graphics created by the member can be incorporated as long as the photographic content predominates. Merely using these techniques is not enough, however; they must be used artfully to produce an effective image. Therefore creative photography has these elements — new composition, altered reality, and emphasized alteration.
Examples of creative techniques include: panning, zooming, lens distortion, special effects filters, montages, creative collages, strong Orton effects, multiple exposures, posterization, diffraction, “black light”, bas relief and unusual/unrealistic colorization.
Examples that would not be acceptable in this competition are: images that are merely black-and-white, infrared, or sepia, or images merely captured from an unusual angle or with a fisheye lens, unless something more has been done to the image to exaggerate the effect or combine it with other effects.
The title is an important component of the evaluation process. Without suitable titles, judges may be at a loss to understand what the image is about – substantially harming its impact. You are encouraged to assign image titles that will assist the judges in assessing the subject or purpose of your image, or in an imaginative manner that will contribute to the creativity of the image presentation.
Richard Wolf Trophy - Altered Reality - Past Winners
2003-2004 James Knowles 2004-2005 Nella Pascal 2005-2006 Nella Pascal 2006-2007 Barbara Bender 2007-2008 Barry Stoch 2008-2009 David Forgay 2009-2010 Lance Gitter 2010-2011 Roger Leekham 2011-2012 Robert Zakrison 2012-2013 Luba Citrin 2013-2014 Luba Citrin 2014-2015 Luba Citrin 2015-2016 Pat Zuest 2016-2017 Luba Citrin 2017-2018 Luba Citrin 2018-2019 Roberto Veloso 2019-2020 Roberto Veloso 2020-2021 Luba Citrin 2021-2022 Ann Alimi 2022-2023 Lance Gitter
Robert L. Zakrison Trophy - Themed Competition
This is a trophy donated in 2003 by Robert L. Zakrison, an Honourary Life Member and Past President of the TDPC. The Trophy is awarded to the single highest scoring image in the Competition. The Board of Directors selects the theme annually.
The theme for the 2024-25 Club Season is: "Climate Change".
Climate Change Theme Definition
Images are subject to the maker’s interpretation but should reflect, either the adverse effects of climate change on humanity, wildlife or the eco system, or the efforts underway being used to counteract climate change (i.e. solar power panels, wind turbines, etc.).
There are no date restrictions as to when the image may have been taken.
Robert Zakrison Trophy - Themed Competition - Past Winners
2004-2005 Norman Riekenbrauck 2005-2006 Miriana 2006-2007 Reimar Gaertner 2007-2008 Reimar Gaertner 2008-2009 Barbara Bender 2009-2010 Lance Gitter 2010-2011 Lance Gitter 2011-2012 Kulvinder Singh 2012-2013 Lance Gitter 2013-2014 Jonathan Ward 2014-2015 Rita Wong 2015-2016 Pat Zuest 2016-2017 Hong Zhang 2017-2018 Roberto Veloso 2018-2019 Jacqui Jeruzalski 2019-2020 Lorne Rose 2020-2021 Luba Citrin 2021-2022 Lorne Rose 2022-2023 Larry Durst
Russell J. Gee Memorial Trophy - Novice Photographer's Choice Competition
This is a silver rose bowl donated in 1968 by Mrs. Mary Gee in memory of her husband, a Past President of the TDPC.
This Competition is open to NOVICE Members only and the subject matter is photographer's choice. The Trophy is awarded to the single highest scoring image in the Competition.
Russell Gee Trophy - Novice Photographer's Choice Competition - Past Winners
1976-1977 John Jacouemain 1977-1978 Della Goodfellow 1978-1979 John Phoenix 1979-1980 Ewen Morrison 1980-1981 Paul Mitchell 1981-1982 James Webster 1982-1983 David Nicholls 1983-1984 Judy Rauliuk 1984-1985 Mabel Dunlop 1985-1986 William Dayton 1986-1987 David Blogg 2005-2006 Igor Baranov 2006-2007 Karen Beri 2007-2008 David Gibb 2008-2009 Rajunder Girn 2009-2010 Linda Tran 2010-2011 Paul Tralla 2011-2012 Sunchie Yang 2012-2013 Arjuna Somaskandan 2013-2014 Michelle French 2014-2015 Amos Cohen 2015-2016 Stephanie Swift 2016-2017 Katie Mak 2017-2018 Jacqui Jeruzalski 2018-2019 Mark Frankel 2019-2020 Michelle French 2020-2021 Jeff Berger 2021-2022 Paul Brown 2022-2023 Michael Salter
Stan Bain Trophy - Print Competition
Established in 2004, this trophy was donated by Stan Bain, an Honourary Life Member and Past President of the TDPC, for excellence in printmaking. The subject matter of the Competition is photographer's choice. It is awarded to the highest scoring individual print in the Competition.
Print Competition Specifications
Subject: Photographer's Choice - specify Pictorial (PD) or Natural Things (NT) for End of Year Trophies Format: Prints (must be accompanied by a digital file) Comments: You may request judges' comments on up to 4 images Number of images: 4 Print Image Sizing: Prints, including mount and/or mat, must have an area between 100 and 576 square inches unless otherwise specified. The short side of the print must be at least 10 inches long; the long side may be no more than 40 inches long. Digital Image Sizing: Either the width or the height must be exactly the maximum of 1920 pixels wide or 1080 pixels high; maximum filesize 3 MB
Stan Bain Trophy - Print Competition Past Winners
2003-2004 Kathy Keates 2004-2005 Harry Cartner 2005-2006 David Leung 2006-2007 Avi Cohen 2007-2008 James Knowles 2008-2009 David Leung 2009-2010 Jack Pasht 2010-2011 Jack Pasht 2011-2012 Jack Pasht 2012-2013 Jack Pasht 2013-2014 Kulvinder Singh 2014-2015 Kulvinder Singh 2015-2016 Kulvinder Singh 2016-2017 Not awarded 2017-2018 Bruce Haar 2018-2019 Bruce Haar 2019-2020 Rachel Schneiderman 2020-2021 Not Awarded 2021-2022 Not Awarded 2022-2023 Not Awarded
Stuart Freedman Trophy - Advanced Photographer's Choice Competition
This competition was established in 1992 by the TDPC, in recognition of Stuart Freedman’s contribution to our club and to the art and science of photography in general.Stuart Freedman was a Past President and Honorary Life Member of the TDPC.
This Competition is open to ADVANCED Members only and the subject matter is photographer's choice. The Trophy is awarded to the single highest scoring image in the Competition.
Stuart Freedman Trophy - Advanced Photographer's Choice Competition Past Winners
1992-1993 Nancy Mungall 1993-1994 Judit Gal 1994-1995 Judit Gal 1995-1996 Nancy Mungall 1996-1997 Jack Houghton 1997-1998 Stan Bain 1998-1999 Avi Cohen 1999-2000 Harry Cartner 2000-2001 Robert Zakrison 2001-2002 Kathy Keates 2002-2003 Carol Rooney 2003-2004 Lance Gitter 2005-2006 Nella Pascal 2006-2007 David Leung 2011-2012 John Webb 2012-2013 Jack Pasht 2013-2014 Robert Robson 2014-2015 Lorne Rose 2015-2016 Luba Citrin 2016-2017 Missy Mandel 2017-2018 Missy Mandel 2018-2019 Missy Mandel 2019-2020 Gord Sawyer 2020-2021 Luba Citrin 2021-2022 Gord Sawyer 2022-2023 Pat Zuest
V.L. Richards Trophy - Themed Competition
This trophy was donated in 1983 by Mrs. Richards in memory of her husband, V.L. Richards, a Past President of the club. The Trophy is awarded annually to the single highest scoring image in the Rotating Theme Competition.
About This Competition
The Board of Directors will select the subject annually, rotating among a list of established subjects. For 2023-24, the theme is "Fine Art" in photographer’s choice of subject matter.
Fine Art Definition
Fine-art photography is photography created in line with the vision of the photographer as artist, using photography as a medium for creative expression. The goal of fine-art photography is to express an idea, a message, or an emotion.
The V.L. Richards Memorial Salon Trophy - Past Winners
1983-1984 James Webster 1984-1985 Phyllis Resser 1985-1986 Dorothy McNaughton 1986-1987 Phyllis Resser 1987-1988 Robert Kenna 1988-1989 Stan Bain 1989-1990 Stan Bain 1990-1991 Guenther Sperling 1991-1992 James Webster 1992-1993 Stan Bain 1993-1994 Barry Aravandino 1994-1995 Avi Cohen 1995-1996 Sandy Bell 1996-1997 Jim Richardson 1997-1998 Herta Ziemann 1998-1999 Andrew Lamm 1999-2000 Simone Koffman 2000-2001 Barbara Bender 2001-2002 Doug Wright 2002-2003 Barbara Bender 2003-2004 Phillip Sun 2004-2005 Norm RiekenBruauck 2005-2006 Miriana 2006-2007 Tony Florio 2007-2008 Not Awarded 2008-2009 Not Awarded 2009-2010 Not Awarded 2010-2011 Not Awarded 2011-2012 Not Awarded 2012-2013 Kulvinder Singh 2013-2014 Missy Mandel 2014-2015 Missy Mandel 2015-2016 Missy Mandel 2016-2017 Missy Mandel 2017-2018 Katie Mak 2018-2019 Missy Mandel 2019-2020 Anthony Schatzky 2020-2021 Larry Durst 2021-2022 Roger Correia 2022-2023 Lance Gitter
Nancy Fairley Trophy - Photo Essay Competition
A silver cup, donated in 1977 by Nancy Fairley, a Past President of the TDPC, is awarded for the best digital photo essay in the Essay Competition. The conditions for this competition are set out in the TDPC Rules and Regulations Governing the Photo Essay Competition. Please read this document carefully to ensure that your photo essay meets all the conditions for this competition.
Nancy Fairley Trophy - Photo Essay Past Winners
1976-1977 Ralph Brunner 1977-1978 Betty Greenacre 1978-1979 Maureen Mitchell 1979-1980 Margaret McGregor 1980-1981 Helen Ricker 1981-1982 Betty Greenacre 1982-1983 Marion Igelstrom 1983-1984 Judy Robertson 1984-1985 Bruce Mills 1985-1986 James Webster 1986-1987 Robert Zakrison 1987-1988 Robert Zakrison 1988-1989 Harry Cartner 1989-1990 Judit Gaal 1990-1991 Judit Gaal 1991-1992 James Webster 1992-1993 Judit Gaal 1993-1994 Stan Bain 1994-1995 Judit Gaal 1995-1996 Stan Bain 1996-1997 Stan Bain 1997-1998 Kathy Hardy 1998-1999 Kathy Hardy/ Andy Lamm 1999-2000 Stan Bain 2000-2001 Judit Gaal 2001-2002 Stan Bain 2002-2003 David Leung 2003-2004 Barbara Bender 2004-2005 Barry Stoch 2005-2006 Jack and Joan Bennett 2006-2007 Lance Gitter 2007-2008 Rachel Schneiderman 2008-2009 Barbara Bender 2009-2010 Tony Florio 2010-2011 John Bean 2011-2012 Lance Gitter 2012-2013 Stan Bain 2013-2014 Sunchie Yang 2014-2015 Lance Gitter 2015-2016 Pat Zuest 2016-2017 Not awarded 2017-2018 Not awarded 2018-2019 Not awarded 2019-2020 Lance Gitter 2020-2021 Not awarded 2021-2022 Not awarded 2022-2023 Not Awarded
Image of the Year Trophy
Images that have placed in any of the TDPC competitions in the current club year (excluding the Photo Essay Competition) are eligible for the TDPC Image-of-the-Year Trophy . This competition is not awarded by division (i.e. Novice, Intermediate or Advanced). A Runner-up and up to three Honourable Mentions will also be awarded.
Image of the Year Trophy - Past Winners
2004-2005 Norm Riekenbrauck 2005-2006 Miriana 2006-2007 Barbara Bender 2007-2008 Tony Florio 2008-2009 Jonathan Ward 2009-2010 Alexander Rocco 2010-2011 Avi Frank 2011-2012 Lance Gitter 2012-2013 Jack Pasht 2013-2014 Missy Mandel 2014-2015 Missy Mandel 2015-2016 Hong Zhang 2016-2017 Theresa Moore 2017-2018 Roberto Veloso 2018-2019 Lorne Rose 2019-2020 Larry Durst 2020-2021 Larry Durst 2021-2022 Ann Alimi 2022-2023 Katie Mak
Ralph Yeoman Trophy - Novice Photographer of the Year
This trophy was first awarded in 1960. It is awarded to the Novice Photographer of the Year. The award is based on the highest aggregate score of a maker's top five (5) competitions entered during the year.
Ralph Yeoman Trophy - Novice Photographer of the Year - Past Winners
1960-1961 Edna Bogart 1961-1962 Eve Lutjens 1962-1963 Elizabeth Raymer 1963-1964 Harry Hibbard 1964-1965 Amy Purvis 1965-1966 Dorothy McNaughton 1966-1967 Mary Duff 1967-1968 Betty Greenacre 1968-1969 Don Beaumont 1969-1970 George Bettson 1970-1971 Nancy Smith 1971-1972 Ruth Lathlean 1972-1973 Rae Carroll 1973-1974 Sheila Coulter 1974-1975 Mary Silverthorn 1975-1976 Maureen Mitchell 1976-1977 Gertrude Moulton 1977-1978 Lothar Schnorrbush 1978-1979 Harry Cartner 1979-1980 Judith Sher 1980-1981 Bruce Kennedy 1981-1982 Diane Best 1982-1983 Harold Oliver 1983-1984 Carole Kenna 1984-1985 Jean Millner 1985-1986 Barrie Aravanding 1986-1987 Guenter Sperling 1987-1988 Elizabeth Joslin 1988-1989 Stan Bain 1989-1990 Jack Houghton 1990-1991 Steven Crainford 1991-1992 Lorne Ordel 1992-1993 Doug Irwin 1993-1994 Albert Ginsberg 1994-1995 Bill Crowley 1995-1996 Bill Crowley 1996-1997 Kathy Hardy 1997-1998 Gerry Hucko 1998-1999 Carol Rooney 1999-2000 Andrew Gullen 2000-2001 Richard Wolf 2001-2002 Catherine Hatsios 2002-2003 Robert Artinger 2003-2004 Julie Waterhouse 2004-2005 Andrew Park 2005-2006 Michael Scheinert 2006-2007 Karen Beri 2007-2008 Harjit Singh 2008-2009 Daniela Negreda 2009-2010 Luc Tran 2010-2011 Irvin Benovich 2011-2012 Rodica Oancea 2012-2013 Luba Citrin 2013-2014 Marsha Fouks 2014-2015 Hong Zhang 2015-2016 Howard Lipman 2016-2017 Katie Mak 2017-2018 Jacqui Jeruzalski 2018-2019 Michelle French 2019-2020 Michelle French 2020-2021 Jeff Berger 2021-2022 Jeff Berger 2022-2023 Joanne McEwan
John Mackie Trophy - Intermediate Photographer of the Year
The John Mackie Trophy was donated in 1963 by John A. Mackie, a Past-president of the Club. It is awarded annually to the Intermediate Photographer of the Year. The award goes to the maker with the highest aggregate score in their top five (5) competitions entered during the year.
John A. Mackie Trophy - Intermediate Photographer of the Year - Past Winners
1963-1964 Helen Ricker 1964-1965 Harry Hibbard 1965-1966 Ted Maginn 1966-1967 Terry King 1967-1968 V.L. Richards 1968-1969 Betty Greenpeace 1969-1970 A. Villeneuve 1970-1971 Emmy Nakai 1971-1972 R.M. Saunders 1972-1973 John Goldie 1973-1974 Richard Saunders 1974-1975 Herta Hajen 1975-1976 Rae Carroll 1976-1977 Maureen Mitchell 1977-1978 Mary Clark 1978-1979 Isabel Gammon 1979-1980 Daphne Svenningson 1980-1981 Daphne Svenningson 1981-1982 Gertrude Moulton 1982-1983 Bruce Kennedy 1983-1984 Judy Robertson 1984-1985 Geraldine Goodwin 1985-1986 Honora Zakrison 1986-1987 Barrie Avarindo 1987-1988 Guenter Sperling 1988-1989 Nancy Mungall 1989-1990 Stan Bain 1990-1991 Stan Bain 1991-1992 David Blogg 1992-1993 Adele Curry 1993-1994 Doug Wright 1994-1995 Sandy Bell 1995-1996 Avi Cohen 1996-1997 Avi Cohen 1997-1998 Kathy Hardy 1998-1999 Simone Koffman 1999-2000 Simone Koffman 2000-2001 Norm Riekenbrauck 2001-2002 Norm Riekenbrauck 2002-2003 Lance Gitter 2003-2004 Philip Sun 2004-2005 James Knowles 2005-2006 Nella Pascal 2006-2007 Kulvinder Singh 2007-2008 Kulvinder Singh 2008-2009 Harjit Singh 2009-2010 Alexander Rocco 2010-2011 Avi Frank 2011-2012 Robert Robson 2012-2013 John Pucic 2013-2014 John Pucic 2014-2015 Luba Citrin 2015-2016 Hong Zhang 2016-2017 Hong Zhang 2017-2018 Katie Mak 2018-2019 Bruce Haar 2019-2020 Larry Durst 2020-2021 Hanson Cheng 2021-2022 Leon Blum 2022-2023 Billy Shuster
Eastman Trophy - Advanced Photographer of the Year
The Eastman Photography trophy was donated by Eastman Kodak in 1977. It is awarded annually to the Advanced Photographer of the Year.
Eastman Photography Trophy - Advanced Photographer of the Year - Past Winners
1977-1978 Ralph Brunner 1978-1979 Maureen Mitchell 1979-1980 Margaret McGregor 1980-1981 Helen Ricker 1981-1982 Ruskin Willcox 1982-1983 Marion Igelstrom 1983-1984 Daphne Svenningson 1984-1985 Maureen Mitchell 1985-1986 Robert Zakrison 1986-1987 Judit Gaal 1987-1988 Bruce Mills 1988-1989 Bruce Mills 1989-1990 Guenter Sperling 1990-1991 Judit Gaal 1991-1992 Judit Gaal 1992-1993 No winner 1993-1994 Judit Gaal 1994-1995 David Blogg 1995-1996 Judit Gaal 1996-1997 Stan Bain 1997-1998 Avi Cohen 1998-1999 Avi Cohen 1999-2000 Stan Bain 2000-2001 Kathy Hardy 2001-2002 Kathy Keates 2002-2003 Kathy Keates 2003-2004 Norm Riekenbrauck 2004-2005 Kathy Keates 2005-2006 Stan Bain 2006-2007 Avi Cohen 2007-2008 Barbara Bender 2008-2009 Tony Florio 2009-2010 Lance Gitter 2010-2011 Lance Gitter 2011-2012 Jack Pasht 2012-2013 Lance Gitter 2013-2014 Kulvinder Singh 2014-2015 Missy Mandel 2015-2016 Missy Mandel 2016-2017 Pat Zuest 2017-2018 Missy Mandel 2018-2019 Lorne Rose 2019-2020 Lorne Rose 2020-2021 Lorne Rose 2021-2022 Ann Alimi 2022-2023 Ann Alimi
John Allman Trophy - Pictorial Photographer of the Year
The John Allman Trophy was donated in 2016 by John Allman, a Past-president of the Club. It is awarded annually to the Pictorial Photographer of the Year. The award goes to the maker with the 18 highest scoring Pictorial images submitted during the year.
John Allman Trophy - Pictorial Photographer of the Year - Past Winners
2016-2017 Lance Gitter 2017-2018 Missy Mandel 2018-2019 Roberto Veloso 2019-2020 Lance Gitter 2020-2021 Luba Citrin 2021-2022 Ann Alimi 2022-2023 Ann Alimi
Jonathan Ward Trophy - Natural Things Photographer of the Year
The Jonathan Ward Trophy was donated in 2016 by Jonathan Ward, a Past-president of the Club. It is awarded annually to the Natural Things Photographer of the Year. The award goes to the maker with the 18 highest scoring Nature / Natural Things images submitted during the year.
Jonathan Ward Trophy - Natural Things Photographer of the Year - Past Winners
2016-2017 Pat Zuest 2017-2018 Pat Zuest 2018-2019 Missy Mandel 2019-2020 Rachel Schneiderman 2020-2021 Roger Correia 2021-2022 Robert Zakrison 2022-2023 Rachel Schneiderman
The Freeman Patterson Trophy was established in 1978 by the club in recognition of contributions to our club by Freeman Patterson, a Past President and Honourary Life member of the TDPC. The subject matter is photographer's choice. The Trophy is awarded to the single highest scoring image in the Competition.
This trophy was donated in 2014 by Lance Gitter, an Honourary Life Member of the TDPC. The subject is Natural Things. The Trophy is awarded for the best aggregate score of each member's three highest scoring images, of which no more than two images may be in any one category.
This trophy, was donated in 2018 by Lorne Rose, a member of the TDPC. The subject matter is Architecture. The Trophy is awarded to the single highest scoring image in the Competition.
This trophy was donated in 1983 by Mrs. Richards in memory of her husband, V.L. Richards, a Past President of the club. The Trophy is awarded annually to the single highest scoring image in the Rotating Theme Competition.
This trophy was first awarded in 1960. It is awarded to the Novice Photographer of the Year. The award is based on the highest aggregate score of a maker's top five (5) competitions entered during the year.
The John Mackie Trophy was donated in 1963 by John A. Mackie, a Past-president of the Club. It is awarded annually to the Intermediate Photographer of the Year. The award goes to the maker with the highest aggregate score in their top five (5) competitions entered during the year.
The John Allman Trophy was donated in 2016 by John Allman, a Past-president of the Club. It is awarded annually to the Pictorial Photographer of the Year. The award goes to the maker with the 18 highest scoring Pictorial images submitted during the year.
The Jonathan Ward Trophy was donated in 2016 by Jonathan Ward, a Past-president of the Club. It is awarded annually to the Natural Things Photographer of the Year. The award goes to the maker with the 18 highest scoring Nature / Natural Things images submitted during the year.