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The final resting place of Filipino presidents and celebrities, some 80 funerals take place at Manila's North Cemetery each day. Today the cemetery is also home to more than 2,000 of the city's poorest families. In order to bring the story of the breathing citizens of North Cemetery to life, James Chance, the 2010 recipient of POYi's Emerging Vision Incentive, will spend the next year photographing the unique community.
"We believe documentary photography has the power to bring about important changes in our society," said Rick Shaw, director of Pictures of the Year International (POYi). "Through the Emerging Vision Incentive, POYi is proud to have the opportunity to not only support a rising photojournalist like James, but also help him capture the challenges of people often overlooked."
POYi's Emerging Vision Incentive funds and showcases documentary work on social issues or political trends by aspiring documentary photographers. POYi selects one recipient each year to receive up to $10,000 to assist in developing a photo story that reflects daily life, social issues, cultural trends or news events.
"This cemetery is a fascinating example of how issues of poverty and overpopulation - and the increasing division between the most wealthy and the most poor - affects individuals and their families," said James Chance. "I am thankful to POYi for this opportunity and hope that my body of work will provide insight into the issues of poverty and overpopulation faced by the poorer residents of Manila."
In addition to financial assistance, the recipient will have the opportunity to have his work displayed at RJI and The Annenberg Space for Photography in Los Angeles during their exhibit of winning images from the 67th Annual POYi Competition, which opens June 26. The Emerging Vision Incentive recipient will also receive a full day of career development during the annual POYi Education Seminar and Awards Program.
This year's finalists were Philip Andrews, "Last Days: Final Flights of the Space Shuttle" and Khaled Hasan, "Tears of Memories, Death of Dreams."
In the program's inaugural year, POYi was privileged to collaborate with PhotoPhilanthropy (http://www.photophilanthropy.org/) on this motivational program. Kathleen Hennessy, PhotoPhilanthropy's Activist Awards Director, graciously served as a jury member on the panel, dedicating her expertise and insight reviewing each of the nominees. PhotoPhilanthropy promotes and connects photographers with non-profit organizations around the world to tell the stories that drive action for social change. POYi recognizes PhotoPhilanthropy's noble objective to inspire documentary photographers and enlighten citizen on issues of social importance.
The POYi Emerging Vision Incentive program is made possible through financial support from the Reynolds Journalism Institute and the Annenberg Foundation. POYi is a program of the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute (RJI).
Our sincere thanks to Nikon and Nikon Professional Services for their support and contribution of premiere camera awards to the two first-place Photographer of the Year winners. POYi is proud to partner with Nikon for the 67th annual POYi Education Seminar & Awards Program.
POYi would like to thank Miller's Professional Imaging for its support and help printing POYi exhibitions.
POYi Contact Information
Email: info@poyi.org
Phone: 573-884-2188
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Thank You
for Supporting POYi
POYi's 80-print exhibition will be on display
at the Annenberg Space for Photography in Los Angeles through Oct. 10.
The POYi Education & Awards Program on June 24 - 25 was a tremendous success with hundreds attending the presentations and workshops, plus many more viewing the live webcasting. Our sincere appreciation to all the premiere speakers who inspired, educated, and motivated us all. Paul Hansen, Carolyn Drake, Adam Nadel, Marcus Bleasdale, Jassim Ahmad, Ayperi Karabuda Ecer, Barbara Davidson, and Tomas van Houtryve.
We are extremely honored to return to the Annenberg Space for Photography in Los Angeles. The two-day symposium kicked off an extended showing of the POYi exhibition titled "The Year." The gallery showcases 80 print photographs, plus an insipirational digital presentation of all winning photographs and features a "Behind the Lens" show featuring premiere photojournalists.
The POYi exhibition will be on display through Oct. 10 and we encourage you to visit this extraordinary presentation.
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Shown above is a sample of winning entries in the 67th annual POYi competition. Many of these photographs will be included in the upcoming "Visions of Excellence" print exhibition. Winners in all categories may be viewed on the "67th Winners Gallery" tab in the navigation bar above.
Naming Opportunities
for POYi Premiere Awards
Pictures of the Year International is offering sponsorship opportunities for six premiere awards. As a contributing sponsor of POYi, your gift benefits POYi's annual operations as well as the POYi Endowment. The mission of POYi is to promote documentary photography, honor great photojournalism, and engage citizens worldwide through educational public exhibitions. Annual sponsorships make it possible for POYi to realize these goals. Contributions extend development of the POYi Archive, competition services, and educational workshops for both student and professional photographers. Financial support is essential to sustain and strengthen POYi's programs and outreach in perpetuity.
Premiere Award Sponsorships $25,000 annually / $100,000 five-year exclusive
The six naming options for POYi premiere awards are:
- World Understanding Award
- Global Vision Award
- Community Awareness Award
- Best Photography Book Award
- One Week's Work Award
- Emerging Vision Incentive
Sponsors will receive individual award naming recognition for specific POYi premiere categories.
- Printed promotional materials that accompany the POYi premiere award in exhibitions, educational workshops, and the annual contest's "Call for Entries." Specific branding with logos or corporate typography is welcome.
- POYi home Web site (www.poyi.org) - Prominent naming/logo visibility that accompanies the POYi premiere award. Plus a link to accompanying text for expanded identification on the "Premiere Award Sponsors" Web page.
- POYi Archive Web site (archive.poyi.org) - Prominent naming/logo visibility link from the archive home page to the "Premiere Award Sponsors" Web page.
- Signage exposure at all POYi national and international public exhibitions.
- Signage exposure at all POYi education programs and workshops.
Pictures of the Year International is a program of the University of Missouri, a tax-exempt organization. Gifts to POYi are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
For sponsorship information, please contact:
Rick Shaw, Director
Pictures of the Year International
315 Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute
Missouri School of Journalism
Columbia, MO 65211
Phone: 573-884-7351 Email: shawrf@rjionline.org
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