Calgary Local Photographer, Brad Allen Receives Nominee Awards From The 12th Annual International Color Awards
August 17th, 2019 - Medicine Hat, AB
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
12TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL COLOR AWARDS HONORS PHOTOGRAPHER BRAD ALLEN FROM CANADA
(March 11, 2019) - Professional photographer Brad Allen of Canada was presented with the 12th Annual International Color Awards Nominee titles in the categories of 'Americana' and 'Wildlife' at a prestigious Nomination & Winners Photoshow streamed Saturday, March 9, 2019.
The live online gala was attended by 11,829 photography fans around the globe who logged on to watch the climax of the industry's most important event for color photography. 12th Annual Jury members included captains of the industry from Sotheby's, New York; Benetton, Ponzano Veneto; The Art Channel, London; Kolle Rebbe, Hamburg; Droga5, New York; Preus Museum, Norway; Art Beatus, Hong Kong; Forsman & Bodenfors, Gothenburg; Wieden & Kennedy, Portland; Fox Broadcasting Network, Los Angeles; Gallery Kong, Seoul; and Phillips, New York who honored Color Masters with 761 title awards and 1,032 nominees in 37 categories.
"Winning awards is an endorsement that you are doing something right in your craft. I am delighted to win Merit of Excellence in the Food category and have another 8 nominations... a huge thank you to you and your support of photography," said Hugh Johnson, 2nd Place Winner in Food. Leigh Miller, 1st Place Winner in Aerial added, "Wow, I'm over the moon with pride and joy at getting 1st place and honourable mention in the amateur Aerial category. I'm privileged to have my work showcased alongside such talented and creative people. Thank you International Color Awards for the chance to show our work on an international stage and big thanks to the judges for their time."
"It is an incredible achievement to be selected among the best from the 7,241 entries we received this year," said Basil O'Brien, the awards Creative Director. "Brad's "Ram Tough", "Sassy", and "Go Time" are exceptional images entered in the Wildlife and Americana categories, representing contemporary color photography at its finest, and we're pleased to present him with the title of Nominee."
INTERNATIONAL COLOR AWARDS is the leading international award honoring excellence in color photography. This celebrated event shines a spotlight on the best professional and amateur photographers worldwide and honors the finest images with the highest achievements in color photography. www.colorawards.com
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Contact: Brad Allen
Telephone: 403.803.0436
Email: brad@allenfoto.com
Website: www.bradallenfineart.com