The 2007 PPNV awards and Installations Banquet was held on January 17, 2008 at the Vintage in Redding.  Michael Collins, President of Professional Photographers of California,  joined us to install our new board members and give a presentation on senior photography.

Photographer of the year awards were presented to the following photographers:

Aimee Hood:  Wedding Photographer of the Year

Robin Birmingham:  Portrait Photographer of the Year

Melinda Hunter:  Illustrative Photographer of the Year

Dianna Nowain was awarded Member's Choice Print of the year for her print titled "She's Off to the Party."

 

PPNV would like to thank the Vintage wine bar and restaurant for their wonderful service and hospitality at this year's awards and installations banquet.

A special presentation was made to Melinda Hunter as a thank you for all of her hard work as president of PPNV.  Robin Birmingham presented Melinda with a 16x20 mounted print from Melinda's wedding from 15 years ago.  Melinda was very touched by the gesture.

The banquet allowed all of us to spend time catching up with each other and honor one another's achievments while enjoying great food and wine.

See below for more photos from the event.
2008 Board of Directors with PPC President Michael Collins (back).  L-R: Robin Birmingham, Melinda Hunter, Casey Strohmayer, Jodie Beck, Duane Brovan, Tracey Hedge, Dianna Nowain. Not pictured: Michael Sauer.