Images of Club Trophies and their definitions
In 1955, the Montreal Camera Club set up an Honours Committee, under the chairmanship of Walter F. Wood, the purpose of which was to supervise the awarding of the Club Trophies and also to set up Honours Awards which were intended to recognize members' photographic achievements, as well as service to the Club and to photography in general. These are awarded annually based on the accumulated results of the monthly Club Competitions.
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Pictorial Division
The Fred Burgess Memorial Trophy is awarded to the Pictorial Class A member having the
highest aggregate score for nine (9) Pictorial images submitted during the year. It may be won
any number of times by the same member. A certificate will be awarded to the runner-up.
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The Philip J. Croft Memorial Trophy is awarded to the Pictorial Class A member having the
highest aggregate score for all twelve (12) Pictorial images submitted during the year. The
winner of the Fred Burgess Memorial Trophy in that same year will not be eligible.
The William Spry Memorial Trophy is awarded to the Pictorial Class B member having the
highest aggregate score for nine (9) Pictorial images submitted during the year. It may be won
only once by any member. A certificate will be awarded to the runner-up.
The Kennon Cooke Trophy is awarded to the Pictorial Class B member having the highest
aggregate score for all twelve (12) Pictorial images submitted during the year. The winner of the
William Spry Memorial Trophy in that same year will not be eligible.
The Frank Hopkins Trophy is awarded to the Pictorial Class B member who showed the
greatest improvement in performance from one year to the next. The award will be based on the
member's best nine (9) entries for each year and a minimum improvement of nine (9) points
between years. To qualify, the photographer must be a Class B member in the first of the two
(2) years under evaluation.
The Chic Harris Memorial Trophy is for creative photography is awarded to the photographer having the highest aggregate score for four (4) Pictorial images in the Creative category submitted during the year. It is open to all members whether of Pictorial Class A or B and maybe won any number of times by the same member.
The Chic Harris Memorial Trophy is for creative photography is awarded to the photographer having the highest aggregate score for four (4) Pictorial images in the Creative category submitted during the year. It is open to all members whether of Pictorial Class A or B and maybe won any number of times by the same member.
Pictorial, Creative, Photojournalism/Street Image of the Year Awards are given to each of the makers of the Pictorial image, Street Photography image and Creative image chosen as the best of all Accepted Pictorial images submitted during the year. It is open to all Pictorial Class A or B members and may be won any number of times by the same member.
Pictorial Images of the YearPictorial Image of the Year Trophy
Awards are given to each of the makers of the Pictorial Image, Street Photography image and Creative Image chosen as the best of all accepted Pictorial Images submitted during any one year. It is open to all members whether of Class A or B and may be won any number of times by the same member. There is a trophy for Pictorial Image of the year (see right) and a trophy for Street Image of the Year (see below). 
Creative Image of the Year Certificate There is however no trophy for Creative Image of the Year. A certificate will be awarded.
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Street Image of the Year Trophy Awards are given to each of the makers of the Pictorial Image, Street Photography image and Creative Image chosen as the best of all accepted Pictorial Images submitted during any one year. It is open to all members whether of Class A or B and may be won any number of times by the same member.
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Nature Division
The Henri Vautelet Memorial Trophy iis awarded to the Nature Class A member having the
highest aggregate score for nine (9) Nature images submitted during the year. No more than
eight (8) images may be in any one category (Botany, General, Ornithology or Zoology). It may
be won any number of times. A certificate will be awarded to the runner-up.
The Henri Vautelet Memorial Trophy iis awarded to the Nature Class A member having the
highest aggregate score for nine (9) Nature images submitted during the year. No more than
eight (8) images may be in any one category (Botany, General, Ornithology or Zoology). It may
be won any number of times. A certificate will be awarded to the runner-up.
The Dorothy Benson Trophy is awarded to the Nature Class B member having the highest
aggregate score for nine (9) Nature images submitted during the year. No more than eight (8)
images may be in any one category (Botany, General, Ornithology or Zoology). It may be won
only once by any member. A certificate will be awarded to the runner-up.
The Dorothy Benson Trophy is awarded to the Nature Class B member having the highest
aggregate score for nine (9) Nature images submitted during the year. No more than eight (8)
images may be in any one category (Botany, General, Ornithology or Zoology). It may be won
only once by any member. A certificate will be awarded to the runner-up.
The Catherine Gray Trophy is awarded to the member having the highest aggregate score for all twelve (12) Nature images submitted during the year. No more than eight (8) images may be in any one category (Botany, General, Ornithology or Zoology). It is open to all members ofNature Class A or B, but the winner of the Vautelet Trophy will not be eligible in that same year.The rules governing this trophy are to be reviewed by the Honours Chairperson and Club Executive every five (5) years.
The Catherine Gray Trophy is awarded to the member having the highest aggregate score for all twelve (12) Nature images submitted during the year. No more than eight (8) images may be in any one category (Botany, General, Ornithology or Zoology). It is open to all members ofNature Class A or B, but the winner of the Vautelet Trophy will not be eligible in that same year.The rules governing this trophy are to be reviewed by the Honours Chairperson and Club Executive every five (5) years.
The Arthur Tardif Trophy is awarded to the member having the highest aggregate score for
seven (7) images depicting Ornithology submitted during the year. Open to all members
whether Nature Class A or Class B, it may be won any number of times
seven (7) images depicting Ornithology submitted during the year. Open to all members
whether Nature Class A or Class B, it may be won any number of times
The Charles Dozois Trophy is awarded to the member having the highest aggregate score for
seven (7) Botany and/or General Nature images submitted during the year. Open to all
members whether in Nature Class A or B, it may be won any number of times.
The Charles Dozois Trophy is awarded to the member having the highest aggregate score for
seven (7) Botany and/or General Nature images submitted during the year. Open to all
members whether in Nature Class A or B, it may be won any number of times.
The Leduc Memorial Trophy is awarded to the Nature Class B member who showed the
greatest improvement in performance from one year to the next. The award will be based on the
member's best nine (9) entries for each year with a minimum increase of nine (9) points
between years. To qualify, the photographer must be a Class B member in the first of the two
(2) years under evaluation.
The Leduc Memorial Trophy is awarded to the Nature Class B member who showed the
greatest improvement in performance from one year to the next. The award will be based on the
member's best nine (9) entries for each year with a minimum increase of nine (9) points
between years. To qualify, the photographer must be a Class B member in the first of the two
(2) years under evaluation.
Category Awards Merit awards are given to the photographers having the highest aggregate score for four (4) images submitted in each of the four (4) categories (Botany, Ornithology, General, Zoology) in the Nature Division.
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Nature Image of the Year
The Jack Rothenberg Trophy for Nature Image of the Year is awarded to the maker of the Nature Image chosen as the best of all accepted Nature Images submitted during any one year. It is open to all members, whether of Class A or B, and it may be won any number of times by the same member |
Print Division
The J.W. Campbell Memorial Trophy is awarded to the Print Class A member having the
highest aggregate score for nine (9) prints submitted on at least three nights during the year. No
more than eight (8) prints may be in any one category (Colour, Monochrome or Creative). It
may be won any number of times.
A certificate will be awarded to the runner-up.
The Blossom Caron Trophy is awarded to the Print Class B member having the highest
aggregate score for nine (9) prints, submitted on at least three nights during the year. No more
than eight (8) prints may be in any one category (Colour, Monochrome or Creative). It may be
won only once by any member.
A certificate will be awarded to the runner-up.
The Blossom Caron Trophy is awarded to the Print Class B member having the highest
aggregate score for nine (9) prints, submitted on at least three nights during the year. No more
than eight (8) prints may be in any one category (Colour, Monochrome or Creative). It may be
won only once by any member.
A certificate will be awarded to the runner-up.
The Rochelle Brayley Memorial Trophy is awarded to the Class A or B member having the
highest aggregate score for four (4) Creative prints submitted during the year. The member
must designate each entry as Creative at the time of entry; failure to do so renders the entry
ineligible for the trophy. The winner of the J.W. Campbell Memorial Trophy in the same year is
not eligible. The trophy may be won any number of times.
The Rochelle Brayley Memorial Trophy is awarded to the Class A or B member having the
highest aggregate score for four (4) Creative prints submitted during the year. The member
must designate each entry as Creative at the time of entry; failure to do so renders the entry
ineligible for the trophy. The winner of the J.W. Campbell Memorial Trophy in the same year is
not eligible. The trophy may be won any number of times.
The Lorne Abramowitz Memorial Trophy is awarded to the Print Class A or B member having
the highest aggregate score for seven (7) colour prints submitted on at least three nights during
the year. The winner of the J.W. Campbell Memorial Trophy in the same year is not eligible.
The trophy may be won any number of times.
The Lorne Abramowitz Memorial Trophy is awarded to the Print Class A or B member having
the highest aggregate score for seven (7) colour prints submitted on at least three nights during
the year. The winner of the J.W. Campbell Memorial Trophy in the same year is not eligible.
The trophy may be won any number of times.
The Joe Bell Memorial Trophy is awarded to the Print Class A or B member, having the
highest aggregate score for seven (7) monochrome prints submitted on at least three (3) nights
during the year. The winner of the J.W. Campbell Memorial Trophy in the same year is not
eligible. The trophy may be won any number of times by the same member.
The Walter F. Wood Trophy for achievement is awarded to the Print Class B member judged
to have shown the most progress during the year, based on the average best six (6) colour or
monochrome or creative prints during the current year, when compared to best six (6) for the
prior year.
The Walter F. Wood Trophy for achievement is awarded to the Print Class B member judged
to have shown the most progress during the year, based on the average best six (6) colour or
monochrome or creative prints during the current year, when compared to best six (6) for the
prior year.
The Zoltan Kallai Memorial Trophy is awarded to the combined winner of two (2) Theme
competitions held annually in the Print division. The winner must have entered both
competitions to qualify and the trophy will be awarded for the highest combined score for his or
her best print from each of the two (2) Theme competitions.
Print Photos of the Year
Colour Print of the Year and Creative Print of the Year Certificates are awarded to the maker of the Colour print and to the maker of the Creative print chosen as the best of all Accepted prints during the year. It is open to all Print Class A or B members. The certificates may be won any number of times by the same member. |
The Gino Maddalena Trophy for Monochrome Print of the Year is awarded to the maker of the Monochrome print selected as the best of all accepted monochrome prints during the year whether Print Class A or B. The trophy may be won any number of times by the same member. 
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General Trophies
The Don Ridley Masters Trophy is awarded to the member who obtains the highest aggregate
score in the year for five (5) prints, five (5) Pictorial images and five (5) Nature images in the
Club competitions of that year and the total aggregate score is not less than 112.5 points.
Fifteen (15) different images must be used to win this trophy. Commercially printed or digitally
manipulated prints are eligible. It is open to all members whether of Class A or B (regardless of
division) and may be won any number of times by the same member. If exceptional
circumstances prevent any division from operating in a competition year, the total required
entries and aggregate score are reduced proportionately.
The Don Ridley Masters Trophy is awarded to the member who obtains the highest aggregate
score in the year for five (5) prints, five (5) Pictorial images and five (5) Nature images in the
Club competitions of that year and the total aggregate score is not less than 112.5 points.
Fifteen (15) different images must be used to win this trophy. Commercially printed or digitally
manipulated prints are eligible. It is open to all members whether of Class A or B (regardless of
division) and may be won any number of times by the same member. If exceptional
circumstances prevent any division from operating in a competition year, the total required
entries and aggregate score are reduced proportionately.
The Danny Taran Trophy is awarded to the new member who achieved the highest aggregate
score for nine (9) entries in any one of the Print, Nature, or Pictorial divisions during the year. If
the new member fails to submit nine (9) entries in their first year, then he/she will have one
more opportunity in the second year. The winner of the William Spry Trophy, Dorothy Benson
Trophy and Blossom Caron Trophy are not eligible.
score for nine (9) entries in any one of the Print, Nature, or Pictorial divisions during the year. If
the new member fails to submit nine (9) entries in their first year, then he/she will have one
more opportunity in the second year. The winner of the William Spry Trophy, Dorothy Benson
Trophy and Blossom Caron Trophy are not eligible.
The Traders Group Gemboree Trophy is awarded to any member who succeeds in winning the Gemboree competition held once a year. The winner shall have entered one (1) image in each category to qualify and the trophy will be awarded for the highest combined score for his or her image from each category. The Executive Committee shall be responsible for organizingthe competition and selecting the themes for that year.
The number of theme categories will be at the discretion of the Executive Committee.
The Traders Group Gemboree Trophy is awarded to any member who succeeds in winning the Gemboree competition held once a year. The winner shall have entered one (1) image in each category to qualify and the trophy will be awarded for the highest combined score for his or her image from each category. The Executive Committee shall be responsible for organizingthe competition and selecting the themes for that year.
The number of theme categories will be at the discretion of the Executive Committee.
The Catherine Rasmussen Memorial Trophy is awarded to the winner of the audio-visual
(Slideshow) competition held annually.
The Volunteer Trophy is awarded annually at the discretion of the Executive Committee to a
member who has given outstanding dedication and service to the Montreal Camera Club.
The Volunteer Trophy is awarded annually at the discretion of the Executive Committee to a
member who has given outstanding dedication and service to the Montreal Camera Club.
