Sony World Photography Awards 2009
Sony has announced the Sony World Photography Awards 2009 for both professional and amateur photographers.
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Sony has announced the Sony World Photography Awards 2009 for both professional and amateur photographers. The awards will have 12 categories for professional photographers and nine for amateurs and is open to everyone.
Key dates
2008
22 September Professional and amateur categories open for submissions
9 October Global tour opens in Tokyo
31 October Student Focus participating universities announced
25 November WPA Judges announced
2 December Global tour opens in New York
31 December Closing date for professional and amateur categories
2009
24 February Amateur and professional awards shortlist announcement
3 March Student Focus winners’ announcement
17 March Amateur and professional winners’ announcement
14-19 April Festival @ The Sony World Photography Awards - exhibitions and events in Cannes
16 April Sony World Photography Awards gala evening and ceremony