The PAGB awards of merit are achieved by submitting 10, 15 or 20 pictures dependent on level, these are judged individually and scored out of 30 the average pass mark is higher at each level and the judges mark against different criteria for each level.

The RPS awards also require a different number of pictures to be submitted of each level, the images are assessed as a coherent panel, and the judges confer, coming to a majority agreement that the pictures are of the correct standard. The top two ARPS awards ARPS and FRPS require a written statement for the theme of the panel and this is considered along with the pictures.

Oxford Photographic society actively encourages its member to gain awards and help is always at hand with selecting pictures, laying out panels and supporting members on their assessment days.

OPS now has the third highest number of members with photographic awards in the UK, this is a testimonial of the support within the club and the standard of photography of our members.

Here you will find a number of successful panels of pictures at all the award levels along with accounts from our members about their award experiences.

These links are to the IPF RPS and PAGB web sites where you can find out more.