Monochrome

  • APS Gold Medal
  • APS Silver Medal
  • APS Bronze Medal
  • Lake Macquarie National Gold Medal
  • Lake Macquarie National Silver Medal
  • Lake Macquarie National Bronze Medal
  • Five APS Merit Ribbons
  • Exhibition Ribbons, 8-12.

Photo Travel

  • APS Gold Medal
  • APS Silver Medal
  • APS Bronze Medal
  • Lake Macquarie National Gold Medal
  • Lake Macquarie National Silver Medal
  • Lake Macquarie National Bronze Medal
  • Five APS Merit Ribbons
  • Exhibition Ribbons, 8-12.

Youth

  • APS Herbert Medal
  • Lake Macquarie National Gold Medal
  • Lake Macquarie National Silver Medal
  • Lake Macquarie National Bronze Medal
  • Exhibition Ribbons, 5 to 7 at judges discretion.

Colour

  • APS Gold Medal
  • APS Silver Medal
  • APS Bronze Medal
  • Lake Macquarie National Gold Medal
  • Lake Macquarie National Silver Medal
  • Lake Macquarie National Bronze Medal
  • Five APS Merit Ribbons
  • Exhibition Ribbons, 8-12.

Nature

  • APS Gold Medal
  • APS Silver Medal
  • APS Bronze Medal
  • Lake Macquarie National Gold Medal for Wildlife
  • Lake Macquarie National Silver Medal for Wildlife
  • Lake Macquarie National Bronze Medal for Wildlife
  • Five APS Merit Ribbons
  • Exhibition Ribbons, 8-12.

Most Successful Exhibitor – Belmont 16s Trophy

The entrant who achieves the highest aggregate score in the four sections of the exhibition (excluding the Youth section) will be awarded the Belmont 16s Trophy which is sponsored by the Belmont 16 Foot Sailing Club . If necessary, awards will also be considered when deciding the Most Successful Exhibitor.

Most Successful Exhibitor from a member club of the Northern Photographic Federation – NPF Trophy

Entrants who are members of photography clubs that are part of the Northern Photographic Federation (NPF) will be eligible for this award. It will be determined by the highest aggregate score in the four sections of the exhibition (excluding the Youth section). If necessary, awards will also be considered when deciding the winner of this award.

Most Outstanding Image of the Exhibition – APS Gold Plaque

Images in all sections, including the Youth section, will be considered by the full panel of judges when this award is being chosen. The image receiving this award will not be eligible for any other awards.

Best Monochrome Portrait – Alex Hunter Trophy

This special award in the Monochrome section will be given to the judges’ choice of the best monochrome portrait. It may be presented to an image that gains another award (medal or ribbon) or to any accepted image.