VICE PRESIDENT’S AWARD 2010

Since 1989, this award is given every year to a member who has made an outstanding contribution to the Society.

In 2010 there were many candidates and nominations, from new members and longer serving ones, all making a difference.

For 2010, the winner is: Colin Armitstead for The Assignment project.

Colin has single-handedly initiated and managed this new opportunity, which started in 2009 and is now firmly established, for the enormous benefit of the members. A whole new, photography centred activity has been created. Every month or so, a varying group of members have descended on and photographed disparate locations, often ones that individuals would not normally visit. Crucially, there is a follow up session where pictures are shown and discussed.

VP Tony Griffiths said, “Colin has been a member since 1963 and General Secretary for as long as anyone can remember. Much as we have reason to be grateful for the long and distinguished service to the Society he has given, this award is for an entirely fresh, new activity that has given a great deal of enjoyment to a large number of members. As well as the opportunities to enjoy photography together and learn from each other there is a massive social bonus. I believe Colin’s Assignments will continue long into the future and be of lasting benefit”.