FIAP Distinctions

This Service is responsible for evaluating all applications for FIAP Distinctions, the production of diploma's and the distributions of badges. Awarding FIAP distinctions is regulated by document 299: photographs/diapositives and document 300: audiovisual works. -> FIAP distinctions can be accorded for artistic achievements: The distinctions : AFIAP (Artiste FIAP) EFIAP (Excellence FIAP) are mainly based on the number of acceptances the candidate has obtained in international salons with FIAP patronage. The photographer that has obtained the EFIAP distinction may continue taking part in competitions and obtain successively the distinctions : EFIAP/B: Excellence FIAP Bronze EFIAP/S: Excellence FIAP Silver EFIAP/G: Excellence FIAP Gold EFIAP/P: Excellence FIAP Platinum. The distinction : MFIAP: (Master FIAP) can be obtained only by holders of the EFIAP distinction : The candidate must submit a complete curriculum vitae and a portfolio of 20 prints (monochrome or colour). -> FIAP distinctions can be accorded for exceptional services. ESFIAP: Excellence for Services Rendered to FIAP HonEFIAP: Honorary Excellence FIAP. All applications for FIAP distinctions must be made through the national federations and these are considered responsible for checking the information given. Applications must be made using forms, available from FIAP. The federations are urged to assemble various applications and present these to FIAP once a year. All works: photographs, diapositives or AV-series are to be send to the FIAP Collections Service together with the appropriate forms, again certified by the national federation. For each application a fee must be paid to the FIAP Treasurer. Applications for the MFIAP and HonEFIAP distinction must be made to the FIAP Secretary General. FIAP Distinctions Service : M. Freddy Van Gilbergen Smisveldstraat 33 B-3370 BOUTERSEM Belgium