Honour Roll
 
  Photographic Honours
www.a-p-s.org.au
 
The Australian Photographic Society has an Honours system that recognises the skills, effort and achievement of APS members. As a member of the International Federation of Photographic Art (FIAP), APS also administers applications for FIAP’s honour system, FIAP Distinctions, on behalf of all Australian applicants, including those that are not APS members.

Both organisations have honours that are awarded for photographic excellence and also honours for service to photography.

 
APS Honours (Skill)
 
LAPS This Honour is intended to allow the advanced club photographer of reasonable proficiency to obtain recognition for their efforts.
Licentiate
   
AAPS This Honour is intended as a goal, offering a substantial challenge to the accomplished photographer. The standards required are deliberately kept high but not so high as to preclude active Australian and overseas photographers from applying.
Associate
 
 
   
FAPS This Honour is for a high achievement by an exhibitor established as a successful Exhibitor in International Exhibitions. There would be little value in a Fellowship bassed on anything lower than the outstanding international exhibition record reasonably attainable by our top exhibition photographers.
Fellow
 
 
 
MAPS
Master
This Honour is for the consistently successful international exhibitor who has built an extensive record of success in International Exhibitions. It is intended for the top photographers who continue to exhibit at the highest level after having established their standing as an international exhibitor by gaining FAPS.
   
GMAPS
Grand Master
This honour can only be achieved by the Exhibition system. It is intended for those photographers who have extensively exhibited their work in many parts of the world of work to international standards and have continued to present an even wider range of work.
   
APSEM
APS Exhibitors Medal
APSEM Honours are intended to provide a challenge for the very highest level of APS Exhibitor. These Honours are based on an outstanding record of exhibition achievement in at least 10 countries.
 
Name
LAPS
AAPS
FAPS
MAPS
GMAPS
APSEM
Stephanie Armstrong
AFIAP AAPS
 
Paul Balfe
AFIAP FAPS
 
     
Late Noel Clark
EFIAP FAPS
PPSA
 
Liane Day
FAPS
 
Bob Darling
AAPS
 
       
Lynette Fedrick
AAPS
 
       
Sam Fernando
AAPS QPSA
 
Late Allen Forbes
AAPS ESAPS
 
Steven Fraser
AAPS
 
       
Pia Jessen
EFIAP/p APSEM SAPS
Valerie Kleindienst
EFIAP/b
APSEM
   
Andrea Lago
LAPS
         
Cora Lea
AFIAP FAPS
     
Gail Mooney
AFIAP MAPS PPSA
   
 
Maree Morris
AFIAP AAPS
 
Cheryl Nancarrow
AAPS
 
Jan Sharples
EFIAP/G MAPS
 
Ron Sharples
EFIAP FAPS
 
Brian Russell
EFIAP FAPS
 
Bill Sturgess
LAPS
           
Cara Williams
LAPS
 
Karen Wilshaw
EFIAP MAPS PPSA
 
   
* The requirement of waiting one year between each level of distinction was removed in 2019.
 
 
APS Honours (Service)
 
Service to APS
(SAPS)
This honour is to award recognition to those who have given outstanding service to APS for a period of not less than five years.
The nominee must be a member of APS and the recognition is for the timie, effort and in many cases well in excess of the five year minimum.
   
State Service to Photography (SSAPS) This is awarded to those who have given outstanding service to photography within their own State (or Territory) for a period of not less than five years.
   
Exceptional
Service to Photography (SSAPS)
This is awarded to those who have given exceptional service to photography in or through APS at least at a National level for a period of not less than eight years.
 
Name
SAPS
SSAPS
ESAPS
 
 
Late Allen Forbes AAPS ESAPS
Pia Jessen EFIAP/G APSEM SAPS
 
 
 
FIAP Distinctions (Honours)
 
 
AFIAP The distinction "Artist FIAP" (AFIAP) is the first artistic distinction that can be obtained. It is awarded to photographic artists whose artistic qualities, technique and production of work have been acknowledged through the participation in international salons under FIAP Patronage.
Artist FIAP
 
 
   
EFIAP The distinction "Excellence FIAP" (EFIAP) is awarded to photographic artists who, apart from having excellent techniques, have a significant number of their work often been accepted in many international salons under FIAP Patronage.
Excellence FIAP
 
 
   
EFIAP Levels In order to honour photographic artists who, after having received the EFIAP distinction, continue to actively participate in international salons under FIAP Patronage and by so helping to promote photography with their new artistic production.
Excellence FIAP
Bronze
Silver
Gold  
Platinum  
 
Name
AFIAP
EFIAP
EFIAP/B EFIAP/S EFIAP/G EFIAP/P
             
Stephanie Armstrong
AFIAP AAPS
         
Paul Balfe
AFIAP FAPS
         
Late Noel Clark
EFIAP FAPS PPSA
   
Allen Forbes
AAPS ESAPS
   
Pia Jessen
EFIAP/p APSEM SAPS
Valerie Kleindienst
EFIAP/b A
PSEM
     
Cora Lea
AFIAP FAPS
         
Gail Mooney
AFIAP MAPS PPSA
         
Maree Morris
AFIAP AAPS
         
Jan Sharples
EFIAP/g MAPS
 
Ron Sharples
EFIAP FAPS
       
Brian Russell
EFIAP FAPS
   
Karen Wilshaw
EFIAP MAPS PPSA
       
 
What is FIAP?
 
A camera club is a group of photographers, local to a particular area (usually a village, town or sometimes a county). Often camera clubs are part of a National Federation, which organises competitions, distinctions etc. across it’s member clubs. In Australia's case, this is APS (Australian Photographic Society).

FIAP is a federation of National Federations. It is a global/international photographic body. Like the local clubs and national federations, it hosts competitions and offers distinctions, but unlike the local clubs and national federations, entrants are now competing and being measured against photographers from across the world. FIAP stands for Federation Internationale de l’Arte Photographique.
 

 
PSA ROPA Distinctions
 
The following members qualified for ROPA (Recognition of Photographic Achievement) awards from the Photographic Society of America. These awards require the following number of acceptances in PSA recognised international exhibitions:
QPSA
40
Qualify      
PPSA
288
Proficiency      
EPSA
700
Excellence      
MPSA
1500
Master      
GMPSA
3000
Grand Master      
           
Name
QPSA
PPSA
EPSA
MPSA
GMPSA
Late Noel Clark
EFIAP FAPS PPSA
Sam Fernando
AAPS QPSA
Gail Mooney
AFIAP MAPS PPSA
 
     
Karen Wilshaw
FAPS QPSA
 
 
 
 
RCC Service Medals
       
  2023 Bob Darling AAPS  
    Sam Fernando AAPS QPSA  
    Dennis Hughes  
 
 
  2022 Steven Fraser AAPS  
    Dan Hillier  
    Pia Jessen EFIAP/G GMAPS SAPS  
 
 
  2021 Paul Balfe AAPS  
    Wendy Bauer  
    Phillipa Grobler  
    Dennis Hughes  
    Ray Kerr  
    Paul Leddington  
    Maree Morris AAPS AFIAP
 
    Janelle Reeve  
    Deb Stokes  
    Axel Wagner  
 
 
  2020 Pia Jessen EFIAP/G GMAPS SAPS  
  Bev Kerr  
 
 
  2019 Noel Clark EFIAP FAPS PPSA PSQA  
  Liane Day FAPS  
    Dan Hillier  
    Bev Kerr  
    Debbie Kiehne  
    Sue Mears  
    David Petersen  
    Lurline Slater  
    Ron Smith  
 
 
  2018 Julie Elliott  
    Neil Martin  
    Maree Morris AAPS  
    Noelene Oliver-Poole  
    Bill Sturgess LAPS  
  Robyn Sturgess  
 
 
  2017 Diana Kerton  
    Karen Duffy  
 
 
  2016 Allen Davis  
    Peter Gillanders  
 
 
  2015 Bill Sturgess LAPS  
    Christine Booker  
  Noel Clark EFIAP FAPS PPSA PSQA  
    Robyn Sturgess  

  2014 Cara Williams LAPS  
    Pia Jessen EFIAP/G GMAPS SAPS  
       
  The Redlands Camera Club Service Award recognises a member who has significantly served the club and its members over a period of time.  
     

 
Perpetual Awards
 
Noel Clark Excellence Award (established 2020)
Bestowed by Pia Jessen EFIAP/g APSEM SAPS
 
  2023 Maree Morris AAPS AFIAP  
  2022 Paul Balfe AAPS  
  2021 Dan Hillier  
  2020 Valerie Kleindienst FAPS  
     
  Noel Clark EFIAP FAPS PPSA PSQA was a passionate photographer, a successful International exhibitor and respected judge.
He was generous with his time to help others and a strong leader within the club throughout the years. He was a member of the Redlands Camera club from February 2008 until November 2019, when he passed away suddenly from a heart attack.
Noel was known for his sense of humour, cheeky grin and working tirelessly to help members flourish in their photography. He gained great satisfaction in seeing club members progress & succeed and rejoicing when they did.

The Noel Clark Excellence Award recognises a member who has actively pursued their passion in photography to improve, progress and succeed.

This award may also be used to recognise a member who has contributed to others through club activities.
 
 
 
 
Dianne Arthur Memorial Award (established 2015)
 
  2023 Phllipa Grobler  
  2022 Margaret Duncan  
  2021 Christine Fenwick  
  2020 Gail Mooney  
  2019 Wendy Bauer  
  2018 Jan Sharples EFIAP/B MAPS  
  2017 Colleen Conway  
  2016 Ina Stacey  
  2015 Karolyn Campbell  
     
  Di Arthur had a love and passion for photography in her younger years, then came children and family and other commitments. Later in life Di's passion was rekindled when she joined the Redlands Camera club, she loved photography and had a great passion
at a later age in life to improve and grow in it. Di passed away suddenly, but is dearly remembered by all of the many friends within the club for her photography passion, laughter and zest for life.
The woman receiving the Di Arthur award tonight exemplifies a woman with an active passion for photography, improvement and growth to achieve their best.
 
 
 
 
Allen Forbes Trophy (established 2013)
 
  2023 Axel Wagner  
  2022 Ian Hutton  
  2021 Liane Day FAPS  
  2020 Bob Darling  
  2019 Brian Russell EFIAP FAPS  
  2018 Pia Jessen EFIAP/G GMAPS SAPS  
  2017 Noel Clark EFIAP FAPS  
  2016 Christine Morgan  
  2015 Maureen Maxwell AFIAP AAPS  
  2014 Karen Duffy  
  2013 Bill Sturgess  
     
  This trophy was designed to recognise the faithfulness of a person in their photographic life, support for other events of the club and assisting others where possible. The Allen Forbes trophy recognises service to the club over a period of time.  
     
 
Barrie Russell Memorial Award
 
  2021 Lurline Slater  
  2020 Dennis Hughes  
  2019 Natalie Murray  
  2018 Ronnie Bloye  
  2017 Neil Martin  
  2016 Anthony Bloor  
  2015 Ron Sherwood  
  2014 Lyn Rankine  
  2013 Christine Booker  
  2012 Cara Williams  
  2011 Allan Dutton  
  2010 Mona Petersen  
  2009 Keith Smith  
  2008 David Linz  
  2007 Zoe Davis  
  2006 Greg Wedlock  
  2005 Pam Faulkner  
  2004 Alex Kuzewicz  
   
Barrie was an original member of the club, a born photographer and successful exhibitor.
He was also a talented sail maker and well known in yachting circles. During his membership of the club, he helped those who were new to photography as well as more experienced members who sought his help.

He died from a heart attack at an early age and this trophy commemorated his memory and club contributions. The taller sections of the trophy represent the sails and the camera, his photography.
The award was established to recognise the contribution of one member during the year to club activities. It has also been used to recognise the commitment and advancement of skills by members, particularly those who are newer members of the club
.

 
       
  Life Membership  
  In Recognition and Sincere Appreciation of Outstanding Loyalty and Dedication to the Redlands Camera Club.  
  Allen Forbes AAPS ESAPS  
  Beth Nicolls  
  John McMullen  
  Diana Kerton i  
 
Lynette Rankine
 
       
 
 
The Redlands Camera Club is affiliated with the Australian Photographic Society (APS) & Photographic Society of Queensland (PSQ).

 

 
 


 

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