Being a member of Professional Photographers of Canada since 2010 has brought me much joy and success. Who knew I would start a new career at the age of 50. Actually, I just picked up an old love of photography, was given a digital camera as a gift from my husband, and in 2009 I signed up for a Photography class at UNBC with a professional photographer, now friend, Philomena Hughes. (She gave me an A!) When I heard about PPOC through Phil I was intrigued to learn more so I attended a meeting or two, entered the Northern Branch Fall Salon and was hooked!

This award is extra special to me as it was gained by submitting to PPOC's National Image Competitions and was earned using only Print Merits.

"As part of its continuing program of Honours & Awards, the Professional Photographers of Canada are pleased to announce that: TERRILL BODNER is a recipient of the coveted MASTER OF PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTS, 1 ST BAR

This prestigious designation is bestowed by the PPOC upon its members whose images accepted into the annual PPOC Image Salon over a number of years are consistently of a high quality and in recognition of the contributions made by them to the Association and to photography in Canada. These photographers have proven their photographic abilities by participating in the Association’s National Image Competition and have confirmed their dedication to the profession by serving the Association. The Professional Photographers of Canada is a not-for-profit organization representing photographers of all genres from across the country. The Association promotes photographic excellence through education and exploration of image artistry and establishes standards of professional performance. The designation was presented to Terrill Bodner by PPOC Chairperson, Ross Outerbridge MPA, at the Association’s annual Awards Gala, which took place Sunday, April 18th , as a Virtual Gala in compliance with our current national limitations on in-person gatherings."