APG DISTINCTIONS
Association of Photographers of Georgia (APG) Distinctions and Title!
Association of Photographers of Georgia announces a system of getting APG distinctions and APG highest title – Honorary Fellowship APG.
The distinctions and a title are open for application when an applicant has met the rules and conditions.
If the application of the applicant has not met the rules and conditions, it is given a 3-months time to reapply without any additional charge.
The distinctions system’s aim is to reward the participants from the photo contests, organized by the Association of Photographers of Georgia (APG), also photo contests, conducted under APG patronages.
If the International salon/exhibition/circuit is conducted under more than one of the International recognitions (FIAP, GPU, PSA), the acceptances are to be considered as from one International recognition.
The distinctions offered are: Artist, Excellence, Recognized and Grand Master. The APG title is Honorary Fellowship APG. The holders of the APG distinctions receive a downloadable certificate via email, as well as a printed certificate, a badge with a label and ID card with his distinction and photo by post.
Who is eligible:
Any amateur and professional photo-lovers from all over the world who regularly participate in the International photo-contests conducted under APG, FIAP, GPU, and PSA patronages, can apply for APG distinctions ( In this respect a Circuit is to be considered as a single salon).
TERMS
The applications for distinctions and title are accepted anytime. With the application form the applicant also must send his/her passport photo for ID card to email: internationalphotosalons@gmail.com
APG patronages
The distinctions are granted for the acceptances obtained at all editions from the salons and exhibitions conducted by or under APG patronages:
1. Eastern European Circuit - 1st International Salon of Art Photo Georgia Circle 2016 (FIAP 2016/194)
2. 1st International Photo Salon Georgian Drag – 2016 (FIAP 2016/423)
3. Caucasus – Carpathians circuit, 2nd International Photo Salon Georgian Drag – 2017 (FIAP 2018/068)
4. 3rd International Photo Salon Georgian Drag 2019 (FIAP 2019/243, GPU L190101-M2G,1S,1B)
5. 1st International Photo Exhibition Narikala 2019 (FIAP 2019/552, PSA 2019-397, GPU L190163-M2G,1S,1B, APG 05/2019)
6. 2nd International Photo Exhibition Narikala 2020 (FIAP 2020/417, PSA 2020-219, GPU L200167-M3G, 1S, 1B, PHOTOLIFE CLUB 03/2020, FIP 2020/FIP/133/2020, APG 03/2020, GNG Club (India) 2020/002/2020)
7. Obscura International Circuit 2019 (India) (APG 2019/01, IAAP 2019/095-097, PSA 2019/542)
8. Kaalboisakhi 2020 (India) (PSA 2020-351, APG 004/2020)
9. Symmetry International Circuit (India) (PSA 2020-382, APG 007/2020)
10. 2nd Phoenix International Photography Planet Award 2020 (PSA 2020-480, APG 008/2020)
11. 1st International circuit PHOTO BRIDGE 2020: Georgia-Cyprus-India (APG 06/2020, PSA 2020-476, FIP 2020/FIP/134-135-136, FIAP 2020/461, GPU L200180-MM4G3S3B)
12. 1 st International photo salon MOLDOVA ART FEST 2021 (FIAP APG 01/2021)
13. 5 th International photo salon GEORGIAN DRAG 2021 (FIAP 2021/163, APG 03/2021)
14. Athens Grand HPS Photo Salon 2021 (FIAP 2021/307, APG 08/2021)
15. 7 th International salon PATHSHALA 2021 (FIAP 2021/191, APG 07/2021)
16. 1 ST International circuit GRAND PHOTO FESTIVAL 2021 (FIAP 2021/234-235-236, APG 04/2021)
17. Vedic Circuit 2021, (FIAP 20/21/303-306, APG 05/2021)
18. Athens Grand HPS Photo Salon 2021 (FIAP 2021/307, APG 08/2021)
19. 1st INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT PHOTOLIFE 2022 (FIAP 2022/072-073-074 / PSA 2022-123 / GPU L220075 / IAAP 2022/047-048-049 / Photolife 01/2022 APB 2022/003 / APG 01/2022 / UPA 01/2021)
20. 1st INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT PHOTO MARATHON 2022 ((FIAP 2022/233-236 / PSA 2022-280 / GPU L220077 / APG 03/2022 / IAAP 2022/112-115 / UPAM 2022/01 CPLA 2022/01 / ORASIS 2022/01 / PHOTOLIFE 03/2022)
21. 1ST INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT PHOTO BOKEH 2022 (FIAP 2022/249-251 / PSA 2022-241 / GPU L220076 / APG 02/2022 / IAAP 2022/092-094 / SBCF 2022/01 / ICPC 2022/01)
22. 5th ATHENS HPS PHOTO SALON 2022 GREECE (FIAP, APG 07/2022, GPU, ISF, FIP, IAAP, HPS)
23. 1st International circuit FOTOMAN 2022 Georgia, Ethiopia, Algeria - (FIAP 2022/481-482-483 / PSA 2022-508 / GPU L220160 / APG 04/2022 / IAAP 2022/154-156 / EAC 2022/01 / MAPVA 2022-01 / Photolife club 04/2022)
24. 1st International circuit 1st International circuit PHOTO FORMAT 2022: Georgia, Ivory Coasts, Eritrea (FIAP 2022/ / PSA / GPU / PHOTOLIFE 05/2022 / APG 05/2022 / IAAP / ICPC 2022/02 / SEPC 2022/-01)
and from the salons and exhibitions under FIAP, GPU and PSA patronages and recognitions.
Distinctions
The distinctions are open for application when an applicant has met the rules and conditions as described below:
ARTIST - AAPG
An applicant, who had accumulated a total of 10 acceptances from all salons and exhibitions, organized by or under APG patronages and a total of 50 acceptances FROM FIAP, GPU, PSA, is eligible to apply for the Artist Distinction – AAPG.
When the AAPG distinction is awarded, an applicant will receive a downloadable certificate via email, as well as a printed certificate, a badge with a green label and ID card with his distinction and photo by post.
Authors who have received the distinction can use the acronym letters after their name.
EXCELLENCE - EAPG
Applicant must be the holder of the AAPG distinction.
An applicant, who had accumulated a total of 20 acceptances from all salons and exhibitions, organized by or under APG patronages and a total of 80 acceptances FROM FIAP, GPU, PSA, is eligible to apply for the Excellence Distinction EAPG.
When the EAPG distinction is awarded, An Entrant will receive a downloadable certificate via email, as well as a printed certificate, a badge with a blue label and ID card with his distinction and photo by post.
Applicants who have received the distinction can use the acronym letters after their name.
Recognized - RAPG
Applicant must be the holder of the EAPG distinction.
An applicant, who had accumulated a total of 40 acceptances from all contests organized by or under APG patronage and a total of 100 acceptances FROM FIAP, GPU, PSA, is eligible to apply for the Recognized Distinction - RAPG.
When the RAPG distinction is awarded, the applicant will receive a downloadable certificate via email, as well as a printed certificate, a badge with a red label and ID card with his distinction and photo by post.
Applicants who have received the distinction can use the acronym letters after their name.
GRANDMASTER - GMAPG
Applicant must be the holder of the RAPG distinction.
An applicant who had accumulated a total of 60 acceptances from all contests organized or under APG Patronages and a total of 120 acceptances FROM FIAP, GPU, PSA, is eligible to apply for the Grand Master Distinction - GMAPG
When the GMAPG distinction is awarded, the applicant will receive a downloadable certificate via email, as well as a printed certificate, a badge with a yellow label and ID card with his distinction and photo by post.
Applicants who have received the distinction can use the acronym letters after their name.
The Highest APG Title
HONORARY FELLOW- Hon.FAPG
Honorary - Hon.FAPG is the highest honorary title of the Association of Photographers of Georgia
Is granted to the personalities who long-term (no less than during 3 months) support, promote and help salons and exhibitions under APG Patronage License, usually participate salons and exhibitions under APG patronages, attract other participants and club members, share APG salons and exhibitions on the web recourses, get APG patronage license for their salons and exhibitions and have an intensive international activity, promoting and supporting photographic art around the world!
When the HON.FAPG title is awarded, An Entrant will receive a downloadable certificate via email, as well as a printed certificate, a badge with a dark blue label and ID card with his title and photo by post.
applicant who have received the distinction can use the acronym letters after their name.
For Hon.FAPG title the applicant can apply separately. He must have at least one of the abovementioned APG distinctions.
An applicant can apply for one the distinctions and Hon.FAPG in the same.
FEES and COSTS
The cost per APG distinction is 29€ each level (AAPG, EAPG, RAPG, GMAPG), plus 12€ for postage. It must be paid before submitting the application form. If an applicant applies for some levels together (must own previous distinction), he/she can pay 29€ for each level and +12€ (For example, AAPG, EAPG - 29€+29€+12€=70€)
The cost per APG title (Hon.FAPG) is 35€, plus 12€ for postage. It must be paid before submitting the application form.
The payment can be done through the PayPal system, please quote the e-mail address that follows: internationalphotosalons@gmail.com for the full amount and quoting "APG distinction" and the level applied for.