2024 PPOC-BC Gala Awards Event
At the 2024 PPOC-BC Awards Event in Kamloops, BC on October 5th, not only was I a Finalist for Photographer of the Year along with thirteen others, I was awarded my PPOC-BC Fellowship, and also received a Citation of Service Award!
After serving in various volunteer positions on the Board at the regional and local level, I was nominated to receive a Citation of Service. This is such a great honour and is bestowed on a member who gives back to their community by sharing, volunteering, and doing whatever it takes to keep things moving forward in the organization.
To top it off, I was the Keynote speaker for the afternoon. And what better way to earn my Fellowship than to speak to a group of professional photographers about Photographing the Night Sky, a passion of mine for almost ten years now.
My Fellowship Award is a great honour, and after fourteen years serving on the Board and actively participating in competitions and events, it was such a wonderful way to celebrate with my peers. In my beginning years I looked up to those 'Fellows' who shared their knowledge and helped me gain confidence in my craft.
A few of our "Fellow" members were unable to attend in person, but sent congratulatory notes that were read at the presentation. Their words meant so much to me. Here is just one I will share today.
From Andrew and Arlene Simpson: "The honour of Fellowship being presented is not given lightly. It shows dedication to the art of photography and also a dedication of passing your knowledge to others through service and sharing your talent. We would like to extend our sincere congratulations on your achievement."
When these and other words were read one by one, I truly felt honoured by those who I have looked up to in awe over the years. As Kent told me, now I am "One of Them". Haha. Yes, perhaps I am.
Photos courtesy of Debbie Malm Photography
Terrill Bodner, MPA, SPA, F/PPOC-BC is an Accredited member of Professional Photographers of Canada (PPOC) and nationally qualified judge, and is one of a very few professional photographers living in Prince George who have achieved the designation of Master of Photographic Arts from Professional Photographers of Canada.
Terrill specializes in Family Portraiture and Headshots (in studio and on location), and Fine Art photography.
Her Accreditations include Portraiture, Environmental Portrait, Fine Art/Photo Decor, Image Manipulation, Animals, Wildlife, Nature, Ornithology/Bird, Botanical, Pictorial/Scenic, Travel Illustration, Stock, and Night Photography.
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