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8th Annual FOCUS AWARDS

The Focus Awards recognize individuals making critical contributions to the promotion, curation and presentation of photography.

The awards this year celebrate five people and organizations instrumental in building greater awareness of the photographic arts in the general public.

Saturday, October 19, 2013
6-7:30 Enjoy wine and hors d'oeuvres while mingling with award recipients and presenters at the: Griffin Museum of Photography, 67 Shore Rd. Winchester, MA
8:00 Awards presentation with Master of Ceremonies, Lou Jones 
at Winchester Town Hall, 71 Mount Vernon St. Winchester, MA

TICKETS!
$85 before October 12, 2013 (includes reception and ceremony) $90 October 12th and after. 
Special for students- only price for ceremony only (with valid ID) 

The Focus Awards will be presented in the following categories:

The Lifetime Achievement Award: Mary Virginia Swanson
Given to an individual whose ongoing commitment to photography has created far reaching impact.

The Rising Star Award: Shane Lavalette
Given to an emerging force that the photographic community is watching with great enthusiasm.

The New England Beacon Award: Phillip Prodger
Given to a local individual whose work brings prominence to the local photographic scene. 

The Spotlight Award: Lens Blog, The New York Times
Given to an entity that consistently shines a light on photography and has created a far reaching impact in the field.

The Commonwealth Award: Boston Public Library Digital Projects for Digital Commonwealth
Given to an entity whose work brings prominence to the local photographic scene.

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